Vestnik 1975 04 16

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 63, NUMBER 16 APRIL 16, 1975

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK A REMINDER — Don't forget the District II spring meeting at Lodge No. 177, Academy, this Sunday, April 20th!

Saturday, April 5th, we finished with the Vestnik about 1 p.m. and feeling that we would like to attend at least a part of the workshop sessions at Ennis, we made our way to that fair city. However, getting that late a start it was about 4 p.m. when we arrived and the workshops were completed.

But all was not lost; we had received an invitation to the Ennis Polka Festival Press Party, beginning at 7 p.m. That left us with some time to visit with the people already assembled there. There were too many to try to mention them all however, we were glad to meet all of the officials of the Polka Festival and took some pictures during the evening.

We were glad to visit with Miss Agnes Houdek, Lodge 25, our very faithful Czech correspondent and her brothers, William and Joe, Lada Cerny, Lodge 84, was also present just to mention a few. A delicious meal was first served and then there was a polka-costumed dance with music provided by the Ennis Polka Boys. We were also glad to see Mrs. Casebolt from the Ennis Daily News. All in all, the evening was very enjoyable and

FAME O Fame! — if I e'er took delight in thy praises, 'Twas less for the sake of thy high-sounding phrases, Than to see the bright eyes of the dear one discover She thought that I was not unworthy to love ben —Byron We toil for fame, We live on crusts, We make a name, Then we are busts.

—L. H. Robbins Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds.

—Socrates well-spent. Thanks to our Ennis fraternal friends and others.

I have had some more inquiries about the quilt of Texas made by my mother before the Texas Centennial in 1936.The quilt was displayed at the Centennial and won first prize, and is now in our SPJST Museum. Its colors had faded somewhat when I took the picture of it, and, our son Terry, touched up the boundaries between the counties with a pen. The picture appears in the "Features section. The quilt has all the counties and county seats, that were listed at that time. I have promised some

people that I would write the story of how it came to be made and I will do so when I can get sufficient time. We hope that the picture will be of some interest to you and that you will, sometime in the future, visit our Museum at the Supreme Lodge building in Temple. These old-time articles on display there hold a great deal of sentiment for those who are acquainted with them and their history.

One of the greatest enemies in the world of both man and nature, is stagnation.

Swift running streams purify themselves; refuse does not remain in the rushing currents of great rivers which hurry along on their courses to the sea. Stagnant pools develop thick evil smelling scums which breed mosquitoes and disease.

Let us take heed of this lesson.

Let our individual lives be like the swift-running stream; let our lives be fed from the eternal spirit of learning. Create new ideas, new dreams, new hopes. Turn these ideas into actions and keep them moving into our every activity and every phase of our lives.

The man who is ever learning something new and applying that knowledge to the betterment of himself, his work and his fellowmen, will never find time for the evils which thrive among idle and

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HERALD Entered as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1933, at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of Au g ust 24, 1922.

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SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas 76501 Phone: AC 817 '773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2115 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. '778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-24'72 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MAREK Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC '713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 ERNEST J. HANKA, Dist. V AC 713 529-3019-& 529-3010 (Office) Res: 862-5744 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi '78411

EISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec, Chinn Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Win Miculka, V.-Chmn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin. Skrabanek, Sec'y Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — E. J. Geistman, Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline KrIstinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 15 T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII -- J. Hranicky, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 Mrs. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 108 E. Ligustrum, Robstown 78380 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER

Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES

DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda. Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph.* AC 214 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph.. AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55, Jourdanton, Tx. 78026 Ph.: AC 512; 764-3202

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 indolent men. He will be a leader of men. A nation built of such men will be a leader of nations.

NEWSBRIEFS Lodge No. 74 Honors Fire Depts.

Members of the Lovelady and Crockett Volunteer Fire Departments were honored Saturday, night, March. 29, by SPJST Lodge No. 74. A large cake decorated with a miniature fire house and firemen was in the center of the refreshment table. Each member of the departments was .presented a replica of a fire truck by Miss Cheryl Smith, one of the hostesses for the event. A near capacity crowd was present for the event honoring the two organizations.

New members are being sought by the Lovelady department. Officers of the Lovelady Fire Dept. are: Ronnie Driskell, president; Jerry Broxson, fire chief; Robert Taylor, first assistant chief; Paul Speer, secretary-treasurer; and Binky Monk, reporter. (From the Houston County Courier, submitted

by Bro. Nick Morris).

Sister Ruby Holly of San Antonio is a patient in the Methodist Hospital in that city, after becoming ill recently. Sister Holly is a long-time member of Lodge N. 133, San Antonio. r

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan, Tx. 77801 — Ph.. AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky. 1503 E. Central Ttniple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773.4801 DISTRICT HI Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Sun Ridge 'Rr., 114. 5 Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph.. AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Raisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway. 2314 Droxtord, Houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 Ph.: AC 713; 233 208: DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 FloresviLle, Tx. 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. Tins includes pictures.

Expense for publication of engagement wedding pictures muss be born by Lilt saennciwr de Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 106, Temple Texas 76501.

Paid subscriptions and advertising mat ter should be addressed to Vestnilt, West.

Texas, 76691.

Deadline for material to be accepted fa the following issue is Thursday.

Kovar-Stasny, Hribek, Kubicek, Kalina-Palla Reunion Set The Kovar, Stasny, Hribek, bicek, Kalina and Palla families will hold a reunion on Sunday, April 27 at the SPJST Lodge No. 38 in Kovar. Bring your own food, except bread, coffee, tea, plates, knives and forks will be furnished.

Invite your friends and neighbors.

August Hajdik Route 2, Flatonia 78941 * We were pleasantly surprised with a nice visit from SL Honorary President Brother Edward L. Marek and Sister Wilma Marek of Temple, who had attended the funeral services for Mr. Edward Il lrbanovsky, (brother of retired SL See3r.

Bro. Raymond Urbanovsky) held here in West, April 10th. District III Director Bro. Sid Pokladnik also stopped by and paid us a visit, Tuesday, April 8th. We regret we have so little time to spend with our longtime fraternal friends at these busy times.

Wednesday, April 16, 1975

FEATURES (The following article appeared in the April issue of "Bell County Magazine", edited by Mrs. Susan Howe of Temple. —NAM) CZECHS IN TEXAS SPOTLIGHTED IN MUSEUM The Czech element in Texas is the subject for the SPJST Museum in Temple, the only Czech museum in the state.

Located in the SPJST Supreme Lodge headquarters building, 520 N. Main St., the museum contains a variety of items of general interest, mostly things used by early day Czech pioneers in Texas.

Everything in the museum has been donated and is carefully displayed.

The Czech movement to Texas can trace its beginning to the arrival of Pastor Josef Ernst Bergman who landed in Galveston in March, 1850. Disillusioned with the church, he came to this country from Strouzny (today Polish Silesia). After arriving in Galveston, he went to Cat Spring, the oldest Czech settlement in the state, where he preached and lived for 20 years. It is through his influence, either directly or indirectly, that many Czech immigrants settled in Texas.

The museum contains many things used by early Czech-Texans including farm and household im plements, clocks, books, and Bibles, handmade clothing and jewelry.

A complete pioneer kitchen PI set up which shows a wood stove, kitchen utensils such as a cabbage cutter for making sauerkraut, meat slicer, coffee mill, butter churn, milk separator, early lamps, a washtut and rub board and other items typical in the pioneer household.

Dr. John J. Shiller, a pioneer doctor who retired in 1958 at the age of 80, donated his entire medical library, equipment and instruments to the museum. The doctor's office is reconstructed in the museum and shows many of the primitive instruments used in practicing medicine in the early part of this century.

Agriculture also played an important part in the lives of most pioneers and the museum has many farm implements, building implements and tools. These include an early washing machine, sewing machine, plows, saddles,

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carpentry tools and wagon parts.

It was later moved to a storeCzechs also are known for music room at the Cechoslovak Publishand this is represented in several ing Co., in West. By 1968, the coldisplays which include many in- lection had grown to about 2,000 struments as well as a history of books and was moved to the old the development of Baca music in SPJST building in Temple.

Texas. Also known is an Edison In 1970, Otto Hanus was emcylinder record phonograph and ployed as librarian-curator and he an antique organ. went to work rebinding some hooks Of special note is a casting of and accumulating items for the the Lidice Cross in recognition of museum. Space was still cramped the terror and violation of laws and the books and other Items and basic human rights against were not easily accessible. the people of Lidice, CzechoslovakThe new SPJST building includia, on June 9 and 10, 1942, by the ed space for the library, archives Nazis. There also are many photo- and museum and by the time the graphs showing Lidice then and building was completed in 1971, now. there were enough museum arMilitary items from World War ticles and books for display.

I and World War II include uniThe SPJST museum is open from forms, weapons, books and per- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. There is sonal equipment used by Czech no admission charge. soldiers.

SPJSTOther items of special interest are a handmade quilt showing the CORRESPONDENCE COURSES 254 counties of Texas which was IN CZECH OFFERED BY made in 1909, a miniature model THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS of a church, and a "magic gamb The University of Texas at Ausler" which was used to determine tin is probably the only American who would pay for the beer.

In addition to the museum, the University offering Czech language SPJST also sponsors a Czech courses by correspondence. It oflibrary and the state archives for fers both beginners' and intermediate courses. the SPJST. Those interested may write to: The library contains about 12,000 volumes, mostly written in Czech, Correspondence Study Section, Diof interest to and pertaining to vision of Extension, The University the Czech in Texas. The library is of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712.

---SPJSTcompletely catalogued and is a A DRIVER'S PRAYER rich storehouse of information about Czech culture. Books are Dear Lord— before I take my available on loan by mail.

The library and museum offiToday behind the wheel, cially opened in 1971 when the Please letme come with humble SPJST Supreme Lodge moved into the new building.

Before Thy throne to kneel The idea had been discussed for And pray, that I am fit to drive many years before the first step in Each busy thoroughfare, establishing a museum and library And that I keep a watchful eye were taken. In the spring of 1963, Lest some small child be there. a meeting of representatives of And keep me thinking constantly several Czech organizations was About the Golden Rule held at the former KJZT State OfWhen driving past the playfice in Granger, Texas, and such ground zones a plan discussed. Nick A. Morris, Or by some busy school. then editor of the SPJST Vestnik, Then when I stop to give someannounced plans to start the nuone cleus of a Czech library in West, His right to cross the street, Texas.

Let me, my brother's keeper be Later that year, he asked for And spare a life that's sweet. donations to the library through the Vestnik. The first donation of Please make me feel this car I books was made in September of that year by attorney George Kacir You gave me to enjoy, of West. The collection grew and And that its purpose is to serve was stored temporarily in an abanMankind but not to destroy. doned ice house in West.

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ENNIS POLKA FESTIVAL PRESS PARTY, APRIL 5th, 1975, IN ENNIS

Sister Agnes Houdek (a social member of Lodge 25) is the Ennis Polka Festival Czech Publicity Chairman. The festival will take place May 3 and 4.

SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis, members participated in hosting o..vy Outof-town guests at the recent Ennis Polka Festival Press P/141.

Mrs. Faye Casebolt, editor of The Ennis Daily News, SPJST

The SPJST Lodge No. 135, Ennis, and Sokol Ennis members also took an active part hosting the large gathering.

(Photos by Editor) The above pictures were taken Society and are faithful workers during a break in the progress of in the annual Ennis Polka Festival the evening. Nearly all in the pho- activities. tographs belong to our SPJST

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The quilt of all counties and county seats, made by Mrs cere a Sefcik (the editor's mother), prior to 1936.

Smith ,,,,enter) presenting an SPJST emblem to Lodge No. 74, SEW Presidt-,i1. Rudy tifner and Sister Mildred Shmoldas. Brother Chester and Sisi e r Mildred Shmoldas had Brother Otto Hanus of the SL Library, Archives. and Museum to make the emblem, and presented it to their lodge. Brother Smith presented the emblem on behalf of Brother Hanus.

(Ph o to; by Sister Jeanette Smith)

DISTRICT H MEETING Dear Members, The District II meeting will be held Sunday, April 20, with Lodge No. 177, Academy, serving as host.

The meeting will convene at 2 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar and make plans to attend.

This is the annual business meeting in which important fraternal matters will be discussed and we will be electing district officers.

District Youth Counselor Brother Frank Klinkovsky will have the details about the youth clubs' sponsoring a cake auction.

Our fraternal brothers and sisters of Lodge 177 will prepare 'a delicious sausage dinner with all the trimmings.

We extend a cordial invitation to the Supreme Lodge officers, the editor, our fraternal friends and their families for an afternoon of fraternalism.

Fraternally, Lois Haile, District II Reporter LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Easter egg hunt and the teen play, "How Betsy Butted In", were both huge successes! _I've never seen so many children scrambling for eggs in all my life!

Thanks to all those who dyed the eggs, those who hid them, and for getting the prizes for the child.

There were approximately 300 pet:), pie in the Ballroom for the play and everyone enjoyed it immensely.

For some of these teens, it was their first time on stage and everyone in the cast performed like a seasoned trouper. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Also thanks should go to those behind the scenes: Marceil Malak, director; Mary Sanderson, prompter and co-director; Harriette Allison, make-up and costume, Clara Broz, costumes and backstage prompter and last, but not least,

6 Tivian Hegwood, curtain puller. It vas a job well done.

The Dutchmasters played for the 'ree dance afterward and everyme had a good time then, too.

Rehearsals are underway for the -epeat performance of "Healthy, Vealthy, and Dumb." The per!ormance date is set for May 4th and I will have more information about the dinner (and maybe a lance) in future letters. Also the Choral group is rehearsing again every Tuesday night unless notified otherwise.

Andrew Bozon, brother of Mary.

Kalousek, was in town these past few weeks, from Guadalajara, Mexico, staying with her and visiting other relatives here. Mr. Bozon is a member of Lodge 88. Tim and Rosalee Kostom should have returned from (or still be in) Tucson, Arizona when you read this. I hope they had a good time!

There has been a new policy started for the request of songs for anniversaries, birthdays, e t c., thanks to Mr. Harley Cox and the Entertainment Committee. The "request pad" will be near or in the coat room and you can write your name and request on the pad, but be sure to state what the special occasion is. At the beginning of the week, I collect the requests and put them in my letter, but I have one special request of you folks. PLEASE PRINT your name and request. Be sure to include your last name. Some of the last names have been omitted.

These are some requests I found for the Knights of Dixie dance on March 22. These people celebrated their birthdays at this dance: Marion Fisbeck, Bessie from her husband, Marie Smith, Jackie Groves, Herman Liebscher, Gus Lentz, Nobel Krating, Monroe Nichter, and Leo Triska. These folks celebrated their anniversary: Mike and Suzy Madewell, 2nd; Alan and Bernice Coppock, 4th; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ayers, no year given; Edgar and Edna Rupper; 31st; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Nau were visiting from Austin, Texas, the Triskas from El Campo, and a bunch of people from Hallettsville (no name mentioned).

For the Space City Dutchmen, March 29th dance, Talmadge Fuller celebrated his birthday, Milert and Evelyn Antrich celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary

VESTNIK and the Stromkos were visiting from New Jersey. I am sorry if anyone's name was left out or misspelled, but this is the best amount of interpretation and translation I could do on these request sheets.

April 10, 1975 Don't forget that the youth will be holding a delicious homemade Mexican supper on Thursday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The dinner will be $2, and tea will be free with the meal. The youth assistants and leaders are really working hard on this dinner and I know you will enjoy it. Please come and have a fantastic dinner and you will be supporting our youth at the same time.

Also mark. April 20th on your calendar. This is the annual cleanup day and we need all possible workers. Lunch will be provided for the workers, so come early and be prepared to work.

For the April 5th Ray jurecka dance, the following people celebrated their wedding anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Alhorn, 34th; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Market, 19th; Ed and Rosemarie Svetlik from Fresno, Calif., 25th; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ryder, 29th; and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Keith (no year given).

The following people celebrated their birthdays: Clara Jecmenek, Martin Paradowski, Tina Snell, Joyce Slaughter, Sadie Turner, Don Traub, Herman Read, Gilbert Gerlich, and Tom Audas from Pasadena. I hope everyone had a good time and they come and • visit us again soon.

Mary Bredehoeft is in Room 179 at Memorial N.W. with an appen-: dectomy, and her father, Homer, is in 136 in the same hospital with a relapse from a previous operation. I hope they are both home soon. Della Kadlecek is in Heights Hospital and will probably be out by the time you read Glad it was nothing very serious.

Ernest Hanka is improving slowly but surely and will soon be moved to the Veterans Hospital.

Hope he is well soon enough to go home. Mickey Rice looked well and fine a couple of Thursday nights ago. Glad to see she has recovered and doing fine.

The Princess Ball will be held on Friday, May 9th and Nick Navarro will be playing for the dance. The ceremony will be held during the first intermission, but

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 please try to get there early for good seats. Better yet, make your reservations for May 9th right now.

The grand prize will be a trip for two to Las Vegas. Please support our youth when they ask you, and you might be the one to get the trip. There will be other prizes and we could use a few more prize donations. If you would care to donate one, please contact Clara Broz or one of the youth assistants. We will be glad for any donation, large or small.

Lee Roy Matocha will be playing for the Saturday, April 19th dance. so come and listen to the good music of Lee Roy and his boys.

Also don't forget the Mexican supper, Thursday, April 17th, and the Clean-up Day on Sunday, April 20th. See you at Lodge 88!

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn SPJST

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Members: Well, after all the rain, the sun is finally making a showing this afternoon and probably causing a tomato plant shortage with everyone — including us — rushing out to replace the ones that froze about a week ago. I kept telling Randy to go cover our ten beauties — even as he listened to the 10 p.m. news and weather forecast telling how cold it would get. He ignored me. Well, today he is replanting for the last time — he says!

April 19th the Ennis Country Polka Boys are playing for your dancing pleasure. Please meet your friends here for a good time.

April 21st at 7:30, the lodge monthly meeting will be held. Be present!

May 11 at the Sokol Hall on Greenville Avenue, the Czech Concert Orchestra will have a benefit dinner and concert to help pay for a trip to Corpus Christi where they will perform at the Sokol Slet. Please circle this date and come help this group that makes you proud each time they play your favorite Czech songs.

The past few months, lodge members have been working the kitchen during each dance. Have you had the opportunity to help out? if not, volunteer. Call Brother Allan Henzen or Brother David Andreason, our co-chairmen df entertainment. you just might en-

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 joy yourself! People are always coming by to visit and chat awhile.

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Entertainment Secy.

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NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: At the next regular scheduled meeting, which falls on the first Sunday in the month of May, we will discuss and resolve the sale of the old lodge home and the purchase of new land for a new lodge home.

We wish to point out that the present home was built around the year 1918, and facilities are inadequate for today's use. Also it can be classified as unsafe at anytime because it needs extensive repairs.

Members in good standing with this lodge, who wish to express their views and vote on these proposals, must be present in the next meeting. Those neighbors who do not attend this meeting will have to abide by the decision of the majority present.

Members who read this letter please pass this information to other members who may have missed it.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval, President SPJST ---

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last regular monthly meeting was held on April 6th, at 2 p.m. with Lodge President Brother Jerry Pechal presiding.

Flag Bearers James Allen and Stephen Morris led the pledge to the flag. A moment of silence for departed Brothers John Adamek and Walter Jez was held. May these brothers rest in eternal peace. To their survivors, we are expressing our deepest sympathy.

Our only visitor was Sister Ann Balusek of Buckholts Lodge No. 15. Please come again, Sister Ann, you have a better attendance record than many Lodge 47 members.

Sister Lillian Kosarek, secretary, read the roll call of officers with all present. She also read the correspondence received. The families of brothers: Adolph Bravenec, John Adamek and Walter Jez, all sent cards acknowledging the wreath of flowers sent for their

VESTNIK loved ones funerals. Also, a receipt of the mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge. Donations included: a check in the amount of $75 toward the remodeling, from the RVOS Lodge No. 5, Seaton, and a $10 check from Brother Ed and Sister Rose Schneider donated to the Memorial Fund in honor of Brother John Adamek. We thank these donors for their thoughtfulness.

Members reported on the sick list were: Brothers Tom Merka, Henry Mares and Sister Millie (Vince) Lesikar. We are wishing these members a speedy recovery. We were so pleased to see Brother Albin (Butch) Sodek present at the meeting. Come again.

Brother Sefcik, here's hoping you are back at your editor's desk after your hospital stay. Best wishes from Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Brother Pechal thanked all who brought the good food for the covered dish supper on March 23.

It was all so delicious and such variety, also. Thanks again! Everyone enjoyed the entire afternoon.

New members aeciepted were: Juveniles — Bruce Allen Croslow, Timothy Michael Arnold, Jeannine Renee Arnold; adults — Anna Blanche Rainfield, Lonnie Wilbur 'Wilson, Jr., Leroy Melvin Meyer, Patricia Ann Meyer, , Charles E. Diver, Rafaela Flores, Jodie Harris, Dale Eugene Koon, Sammie Marlene Koon, Wayne Truett Parsons, Frances Janette Arnold and James Edward Arnold. Transfers include: Posie Rios Flores, Robert M. Flores, Tracy Rios Flores, and Robert M. Flores, Jr., all from. Lodge 174 Rockdale; Sister Lenora Mucha from Lodge 87, Temple; Brother Bernard" M. Gelaala from Lodge 29, Taylor; and from Lodge No. 89, Rosebud to Lodge No. 47, Brother David Skupin. Transfers from our lodge to Lodge No. 177, Academy were Brother Charles R. Justice and Sister Kathryn Justice. We gained 20 more members this month. The sales representatives are doing an excellent job; just keep it up. We must work at staying in the No. 2 position in membership. Thank you to all those named above for joining our lodge.

We welcome you and hope to meet each of you personally in a lodge meeting or other lodge activities, such as dances, picnics, etc.

7 Next, the chairmen gave their monthly reports, as did the officers. The Planning Committee gave a report on the remodeling progress and changes in the contract.

The curtain committee reported on the problems they have encountered thus far. Brother Frank Spanhel, lodge and choral club representative to the State Fair Czech Day preparation for this year, reported on the meeting attended by him and his wife.

Board Secretary Brother Bob Vasicik read the regular board minutes and also, of two special board meetings concerning lodge problems.

Brother Willie Kohutek gave a report on the King's Daughters Hospital donations by the lodge and individuals.

New business included the decision to have a lodge picnic this year. We have volunteer chairmen for: barbecue — Brother Willie Kohutek; games — Brother Frank Klinkovsky and Sister Shirley Patterson; auction tickets — Brother Jerry Mikulas and Sister Betty Mikulas. The kitchen, bar, auction, and other chairmen will have to be chosen; or better yet, why don't you volunteer and chose the job you want. More on the picnic in future reports. The Vrazel Polka Band was booked last year for the fourth SundaY in July, so the rest of the preparations will have to be worked around this date. The dates of reunions and weddings are crowding the calendar for another date, so as not to conflict with tile opening of the Fort Worth Lodge's new building on our annual picnic date and our remodeling opening.

Brother Frank Klinkovsky gave the audit report for the first quarter. He had visited in the youth club meeting and reminded everyone of the spring meeting on Sunday, April 20th, at Academy, Lodge 177.

Brother Howard Stefka reported the youth club had 28 members present; plus two adult visitors.

Brother Frank Klinkovsky, District II DYC and Vertis Mesecke, and Gary Hutka, visitors. The youth have scheduled a social again for this month. The youth will be called on for help with the picnic this year.

The premium refund check recipients' names were read by Secretary Sister Lillian Kosarek.

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8 Door prize winners were: Brothers Jerry Karla and Anton Motl.

Before adjournment the president invited all to come to the next meeting, changed to Friday, May 9th, starting with a surprise, supper before the meeting. We shall eat at 7 p.m., with the meeting following at about 8 p.m. We especially invite all mothers — the activities are planned with you in mind. If you miss this meeting, you will regret it later. The date is Friday, May 9th, starting at 7 p.m.

After adjournment, we, enjoyed a lunch, the usual "happy hour" and entertainment by the CrossCountry Band.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Pechal, Reporter PJ ST-

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dear Readers: There are 305 museums in Texas that are members of the Texas Association of Museums of which our SPJST museum is also a member. It is the only Czech museum in the south — LET'S MAKE IT OUTSTANDING. In Texas, San Antonio leads with 18, with Houston being second with 15, Austin is third with 14. Museums are not just displays of old relics, museums are major educational institutions that contribute a lot to our everyday education.

We need your help to make our SPJST Museum outstanding. We need several items to complete the rounding out of our displays to make it an even more valuable educational institution. After seeing many of the Texas museums and attending a three-day seminar in Lubbock a few weeks ago I have learned a lot more about museums and I can see our SPJST museum, with your help, to become one of the top museums in Texas.

Our seminar in Lubbock recently was conducted at the Texas Tech University museum which is located on a 76-acre tract of land and the first phase of its construction was completed in 1972 at a cost of $2,200,000 and when completed will cost over seven million dollars. One of the features of this museum is "The Ranch" located on 12 acres of land, with historical buildings which were brought in from all parts of our state and re-

assembled there exactly as they were originally built and the same surroundings and atmosphere is created as that of where the building came from. If you are ever in Lubbock make it a point to see this museum it will be time well spent.

Now I do not advocate that our SPJST museum be built on the scale of Texas Tech's museum, but I do believe that with your help we can build a better museum, one that we will all be proud of.

In our homes there are many items of a historic nature that would help us build a better SPJST Museum by donating these items to be displayed here. In this way you will be helping bring better education to hundreds of our children as well as the general public and to you as a donor of these items, it will bring piece of mind that your heirlooms are in a safe place and they will keep you and your family before the public at all times. Each item is displayed with the name of the donor and every donor is entered in our Golden Book, where it will remain forever. True, some of these items are family heirlooms and you want to hold on to them, but they can be stolen a lot easier from your home than from our display room; they could be lost in an unfortunate fire in your home, where here they will be in as near a fireproof building as can be. Think about this and you may agree with us.

WHAT DO WE NEED? In escorting hundreds of school children through our museum we learn many things of What they would like to see. We would like to create an old country blacksmith shop which used to be on almost every farm. We have some items, but we need an old forge, anvil, vise and some smaller tools, horse shoeing tools, one horse implements of the pioneer era. There are many of these small froges either rusting away or seldom used in present-day farm activities. We would also like to find a small windmill with about eight feet of the upper part of the tower, preferably wood, but any type would be appreciated, there are many of these blown down in the hurricane areas that could be reassembled here for display. We can use anything for the kitchen or shop. In fact, just about anything of a historical nature, just drop us a line

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 and we will try to arrange to pick such items up or you may bring them in yourself. We cannot use big farming implements.

If you have doubts about the quality of our SPJST Museum we cordially invite you to come see it for yourself at your earliest convenience, by seeing it yourself you will know why so many people change their minds and happily send their items to be displayed here. Come see and then judge.

We can use an outfit of clothing for a boy manequin in about 7-9year-old size, this would be a welcome addition to our pioneer clothing display which features' some hand-made pieces of clothing over 100 years old.

Our attendance this year has increased over 200 percent, of which we are very proud and if you could only escort some of the school groups that it is my pleasure to escort through our LAM Department, you too, would be more enthused toward making our SPJST Museum better.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

May 4th — a day full of entertainment for your enjoyment.

First, a delicious dinner to be served at 11 a.m. Then at 2 p.m. our actors will delight you with a rollicking three-act comedy, "Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb," and to top this off, a free dance afterward..

Now that sounds like real fun for everyone, so come out and be with us and support our actors who sacrifice a lot of their time to make you happy and, so by your attendance, you will make them happy, too.

Fraternally, Harriette Allison .—S PJ ST--

ATTENTION, DISTRICT II MEMBERS! All District II members and guests, please remember the District II meeting at Lodge No. 177, Academy at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20th.

After the meeting, they will be served a sausage plate for $1.50 per person.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Alice Banning

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DISTRICT III SPRING MEETING — APRIL 27, 1975 LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS AGENDA

Registration — 11 a.m.

Lunch — 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. --- Fried Chicken, etc., $2.25 adult; 750 child.

Meeting Called to Order — 1 p.m. — Robert Urban, Dist. President Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag SPJST Pledge — Randy Pavelka, Flag Bearer Welcome by President of Lodge 130, Henry Skrabanek Response by District First Vice President, Johnnie Gaidusek Tribute to Departed Members — 2nd Vice President Ed Mazanec Roll Call by Secretary Pro-Tem Youth will be excused to begin Dist. III Youth Club Meeting Introduction of Visiting SL Officers and Other Guests—VP Gaidusek Approval of Minutes as Appeared in October 23, 1974 Vestnik Reading of correspondence by Secretary Treasurer's Report --- District Treasurer John Murphy District III Director's Report — Bro. Sid Pokladnik Rest Homes Director's Report — Bro. Pokladnik District III Sales Representative's Report — Bro Alvin Nesuda (Youth to return to adult meeting) District III Youth Report — District III Youth Counselor Wilma Nesuda Supreme Lodge Reports (5 minute limit for each speaker) Vestnik Report — Editor and Publication Committee — 5 minutes each report Old Business New Business Nominating Committee Report Election of District III Officers Selection of site of next district meeting Announcements Installation of District III Officers and District III Youth Club Officers Adjournment for District III Volleyball Tournament (Jr. & Sr. Teams) All youth will be served refreshments prepared by Lodge No. 130 and furnished by district. (Each leader to notify Lodge 130; phone 214328-2161, or write Carol Kaman, 2980 Peavy Rd., No. 246, Dallas 7522E. District III Executive Chauncil, Robert Urban, President

Dear Members: The regular meeting of Lodge NO. 54, West, was called to order at 3 p.m. by President Ernest Zahirniak.

All members recited the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary Frank Cocek read the minutes and they were approved as read.

Financial Secretary Raymond Hruska read the report which was very good. He resigned as financial secretary and Brother Robert Wright accepted the position. Congratulations, Brother Bob, because I know you will also do a good job.

Our sincere thanks to Brother Hruska for all the hard work and wonderful job he did for our lodge.

It was reported that Brothers Ernest Zahirniak, Raymond Hruska and Bob Wright attended the workshop in Ennis on Saturday, April 5th, and reported it was one of the best workshops they have attended.

President Zahirniak stated that some more of the lodge's building exterior needed painting. Brother George Kacir made a motion that we take bids on the job before the painting gets under way. Motion was seconded and approved by the membership.

Recognition of visitors consisted of District rn SR Alvin Nesuda, DYC Wilma Nesuda, Assistant DYC Rosemarie Banik, Brother Albert Banik and Eddie Ray Ba Thank you for your presence, and we extend a cordial invitation to our brothers and sisters of the SPJST. Youth Leader Maxine Sefcik reported on the April, May, and June youth activities which will be mentioned in her letter more specifically. She thanked everyone who helped and contributed toward the club's worthy project • (a quilt) Which was given away before the mother lodge meeting adjourned.

A $5 check was presented to Sister Bonnie Pavlas for helping her son Freddie sell the most tickets (30 books) on the project and Sister Pavlas in turn donated the money back to the youth club fund. We thank her very much. Sister Setelk also thanked Brother and Sister ,Toe Mynar for donating the quilt, which resulted in a very nice profit of $105. Our sincere thanks to them! Maxine Sefcik was the

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10 lucky recipient of the quilt, but she, in turn, donated it to the next lucky person, who was Mrs. Jimmy (Patsy) Polansky of West.

The District III meeting and volleyball tournament will be held in Dallas on April 27th.

Editor Rudy Sefcik thanked the membership for the get-well card and spoke of his confinement in the hospital, which was overdue.

He further stated that he does not know what his doctor will decide in the future, but that he (Bro. Sefciki will keep the membership at large, informed. He also related the complimentary remarks from SL Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik who was passing through West from the Ennis Workshop.

Then Brother Sefcik recognized and congr4tulated Brother Jan Vaculik (Lodge 54) who became an American citizen Tuesday, April 1st, 1975. Brother Vaculik was given a round of applause.

Before adjournment a door prize drawing was held, and Sister Maxine Sefcik was the lucky recipient for the second consecutive month.

Free refreshments followed the meeting which were donated by Brother Rudy and Sister Maxine Sefcik. Our next monthly meeting will be held on May 4th, at 3 p.m., and the youth club meeting will begin at 2 p.m. on the same date, with youth club members' mothers being honored, also a special guest will, be present. Do keep this date in mind and try to reserve this date so that we can again have good attendance, as we had at the last meeting.

Fraternally, Mona Zahirniak, Reporter -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: The March meeting was called to order by First Vice President Brother John Valusek; President Alvin Sefcik had been delayed. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the members. Roll call of officers revealed President Sefcik had not arrived.

Sister Agnes Valusek moved that the reading of the February minutes be deferred to the next meeting, seconded by Brother T. Jaroszewski, and carried.

The members stood in silence as a tribute to the passing of our departed Brother Victor W. Frank.

We will miss him. Our sympathy is

extended to his wife, Sister Bessie Frank, and family.

An acknowledgment for sympathy expressed was received from the family of Victor Frank. A form was received from the Supreme Lodge concerning lodge activity for 1974.

Financial Secretary Sister Bessie Findley gave her report which was followed by the treasurer's report given by Sister Carmen Odinot.

Sister Audrey Kaluza, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, reported on the courtesy extended to the family of Victor Frank. She and her committee are working on plans for the April 20th meeting at which time 50-year membership pins will be awarded. Brothers J. Kaluza and J. Valusek will be in charge of barbecuing the chickens.

The ladies are asked to bring covered dishes and pastries. The time will be 1 p.m. Those who were not at the meeting should make reservations with Sister Kaluza by phone: 935-6895.

Further plans on the Oleander Festival to be held May 9, 10, and 11, in Galveston, will be announced at the April meeting.

Brother T. Jaroszewski was elected as chairman of the Building Fund Committee to succeed departed Brother Frank. It was reported that Sister Molly Macik had been ill, but we were happy to have her with us at the meeting.

Brother Neal had suffered a stroke but was now at home. We have since learned that Brother Carl Buresh had surgery and is now convalesing at home. We wish them all good health.

Sister. Mary O'Rear reported that the youth club had an Easter egg hunt following their meeting. Jean Marie Lewis won the first prize for having found the prize egg and the most eggs, and Connie Watts was awarded the second prize for the second highest number of eggs found. The youth club was treated with a beautiful cake made for them by Sister Audrey Kaluza. The message on it read, "Happy Easter to No. 173 Youth Club." They appreciated her thoughtfulness.

Premium refund checks were distributed by the secretary to the members present.

Please make your reservations with Sister Kaluza for the April 20th meeting so that she will

Wednesday, April 16, 1W75 know how many to prepare for.

See you all then.

Fraternally, Mary Cordray, Secretary SP,IST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers: The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 9 was held on April 6th, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Daniel Junek in the absence of the president. Everyone present recited the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the previous meeting Were read and approved.

Youth Leader Betty Schoenemann reported that the youth are planning a Fun Day on April 19th at 5 p.m. for members and their parents. Following the games there will be a covered dish supper at 7 p.m. Under old business, cleaning the hall floor was discussed.

It was decided to have a work day in which to do this -- April 19th, at 3:30 p.m. At this time the debris from the roofing, along with some other jobs will be taken care of.

New business was a discussion concerning the repair of the front door.

A report on the workshop at Taylor on March 22nd was given

by Donnie Victorick. Coming activities are April 19th — Work Day at 3:30 p.m. — Fun Day at 5 p.m.

Covered dish supper at 7 p.m., May 3rd — Kucera-Urbancwsky wedding reception and dance, and May 4th — monthly lodge meeting.

The door prize was won by Rudy Junek. Refer to the Entertainment Calendar for coming activities, and be sure to attend the next meeting on May 4th.

Fraternally, Deborah Sebesta, Reporter LODGE NO. 1S1, MONTGOMERY COUNTY Dear Members: The regular meeting of Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County, in Conroe, will be held on Sunday, May 4th, at 2:30 p.m. in the University Savings & Loan Building Meeting Room.

All •members are, urged to attend. Some important items and events are to be discussed.

Fraternally, Martha Dodson, Secretary

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, President Krizan called our meeting to order on Sunday, April 6. Youth members Doug Uptmor and Larry Hromadka led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.

Doug then recited, the SPJST 'pledge. . There were 21 members The membership was then asked to stand in a few moments of silent tribute to our departed members: W. J. Smajstrla and Rozie Gerik.

Sister Rose Uptmor read the minutes from. the previous meeting. Sister Barbara Jean Hykel was not present because she gave birth to a baby boy on April 4.

Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hykel on their new arrival.

All reports were given, and all were approved as read.

Sister Schuetz reported the youth have been busy practicing volleyball and working on various crafts.

They will go to the rest home on April 9, and they will begin work ing on crafts for Mother's Day. Birthdays for April include Melanie Mazanec, Bobby Dobecka, Margaret, Lander, George Straten, Jr., Willie Helona and E. J. Seith. Shirley Dobecka brought the birthday cake. h h er card committee report, Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards: sympathy — Alvin Petter family, and Mary Krizan; birthday — Cyril Svrcek, Mrs. Ben Mynar and Frank Popp; get-well — Lillie Marie Mynar.

Vice President Robert Dobecka gave the board of trustees' report.

It was then stated that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schroeder and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wachsmann would be in charge of the tickets for our annual picnic, which will be held on July 13'. Mrs. Frank Schroeder then read the list of prizes for the auction.

The membership voted on and accepted four new adult members and two new juvenile members into Loder. No. 6. We are glad to ve a ll of you in our lodge. have The designated speakers from the adult committees gave their reports, and all of these were accepted as read.

The $2 door prize winner Was Willie Mae Schuetz; the $10 door

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The $1 door prize winner, Timmy P. Enders, was not present.

President Krizan then adjourned the meeting until Sunday, May 4.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann, • Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, This letter is a reminder of the upcoming farewell dinner Lodge No. 13 is giving on April 20th to honor its old lodge home. Dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. It will be a beef barbecue dinner with home-cooked beans, creamed potatoes, giblet gravy, and homemade desserts. The price will be $1 for children and $2 for adults.

Plenty of cold refreshments will be available.

Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new building will begin at 1:30 p.m. A dance will begin at 2 with music by the Good Vibrations.

There will be no tickets sold but donations will be accepted. We hope to see you on the 20th.

Fraternally, Tommy Jatzlau SPJST

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE. Dear Members: We wish to welcome Cory Reese Hall, Shirley Jean Sebesta, and Richard Lee Sebesta as new members to our lodge.

We want to thank Linda and Billy Smetana for donating the price and regulations sign which is just above the ticket booth window. And also a thank you to Temple Glass and Mirror for their donation of the mirror that is in the entrance way.

The lodge is planning for an expansion in the future, so we ask that you attend meetings and express your ideas and, if you don't have any sort of plans, just come for the purpose of attending the meeting. If you don't speak up, you won't have any right to gripe.

We express sympathy to the Mrs. Lorena F. Baletka family in the death of their loved one.

The next monthly meeting will be on the first Wednesday of May: that is May 7th, at 8 p.m.

Remember to voice your opinion!

Fraternally, Glenn Psencik

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CHORAL CLUB OF. LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers: The Seaton Choral Club met la night, April 8th, at Seaton St Hall with the following membe present: Leon and Vallie Zavodn Willie and Adeline Kohutek, Johi ny Vanicek, Jerry and Dorot/ Pechal, Otto and Matilda Hanu Ralph and Cathy Milek, Paulir Kopecky, Frank and Ellenoi Spanhel, Albina Mikeska, Bill ar Lillian Kosarek, Annie Jakubt (our talented leader), Clarence ar Wannona Sula, Butch and Georg] Sodek, Alfred and Martha Kluso cek, Ruby Bolton, Leon Soclel Eniily Stuteville, Mary Vasicel and Frank and Lillian Mikule This was a nice turnout and wi hope it will be even better at ou next rehearsal.

With the nice turnout we had wonderful time singing thos grand old and loved songs as we: as some of the newer ones. Fellol members, it does something fa you to be a part of such a Kapp, group, why don't you too becom a member of this fine group an enjoy a couple of happy evening every month; besides there ar other good benefits from being member of this • fine group. After little more than an hour of singin! we had a short business meeting Minutes from our last meetim were read and approved as written Sister Emily Stuteville reported m the Rogers celebration and it wa decided that only the BesecL group would participate in thi celebration. We also discussed thi Cameron Folk Festival which i coming up June 6, 7, & 8, and un less our plans are changed, we wil sing at the festival on Saturday June 7th, and in order to give thi best possible performance, ATI would like to have every mernbe. present for the next four rehear, sals. A letter of thanks was rea( from Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hess fo: the many courtesies shown hi, committee working to bring soma enjoyment to the aged people an the group voted Mr. and Mrs. Hes to be honorary members of ou: choral club; they are both swel people and hard workers for th( aged. There being no further bust ness, the meeting adjourned.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus, Reporter

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12 LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: We have good news. The Oleander Festival is being revived in Galveston, again. The dates of May 9, 10, and 11, are being reserved for this event.

Our lodge has been asked to participate and as this is a community affair, we were most pleased to accept. Sister Audrey Kaluza, our entertainment chairman, is making big plans and will need the cooperation of all the members.

She is organizing her committee and their names will be published at a later date.

Our booth will have Czech sausage po-boys and you may order them with or without homemade sauerkraut, which will be prepared by Brother Joe Polivka. I understand he will make about 300 pounds. Our sisters will make Czech pastries, consisting of kolache, strudel, pie, and cakes of all kinds. They are all going out to show their baking skills.

Other booths will display arts and crafts, handiwork, foods of different origins, etc. More about this later.

As you know, our Sister Kaluza and her committee did an outstanding job on the Folk Festival a year or so ago, and we feel they will surpass themselves this year.

So come to the Oleander Festival and take in the various activities.

A more detailed schedule will be forthcoming. See you May 9, 10, or 11th.

Fraternally, Mary Cordray, Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

Dear Members: The SPJST Lodge No. 18 held its monthly meeting on March 18, at 8 p.m., at the TP&L Room. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the treasurer's report was given with bath being approved.

Get well cards have been mailed to Sisters Alice Kochlin, Janie Gilmore and Belva Alexander and Brother Henry Haverland.

Old business that was discussed was the Western Days that will be coming up this summer.

New business discussed covered a variety of items.

New members accepted were:

Floyd Sherman Johnson, Becky Johnson, Clarice Johnson, Michael Johnson, Karen Ann Gustafson, Mary Ann Gustafson, Willella 0.

Lundgren, Albert Mikulencak, Ann Mik,ulentcak, Shannon McClendon, Robert McClendon, Ronnie Lee Axelson, Roger Mogonye, Suzanne Mogonye, Dorothy Smith, Charley Smith, Laura Jane Gilmore, Carl Wayne Gilmore, Gilbert Ginsel, Gladys Koeppe, Carolyn. Koeppe, Walter (Jack) Raven, Norma Thompson, and Cournel Wesley Thompson.

Refund checks went to Brothers Jim Mogonye, Sr., Charlie Mogonye, Jr., and Charles A. Haisler.

Other items under new business discussed were the hall's rules and regulations, a name for our hall, the annual picnic, the float for the Western Day parade, and the selection of a color pattern for the outside of the building. Brother Arthur Johnson made the motion that we adjourn for refreshments which were furnished by Brother Leslie Gustafson and his wife, Sister Evelyn, and this was seconded

by Brother Gilbert Kubicek. Motion passed.

Fraternally, Lois Kubicek, Secretary -SPJ ST-

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FORMS NEW SPJST LODGE On February 16th, members formulated a new SPJST Lodge in Montgomery County, Texas, naming it SPJST Lodge No. 181, Montgomery County.

An active youth program was organized for all youth in the vicinity of Conroe, Spring and Tomball.

The lodge is a non-profit organization, which encourages individual and group social responsibility and provides economic security and assistance to its membersh The SPJST Youth Club of Lodge 181 had a wiener roast at the State Forest Pavilion on FM 1488 on April 12th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Donnie Mixon is the youth leader (phone number 273-2586).

Watch for future publications regarding family activities.

For more information contact: H. M. Swonke, 251-0989 (evenings) E(evveelnyningBselsser, 756-1101 or 572-2439 Fraternally, Martha Dodson

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Dear Members, There will be a monthly meeting of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home on Sunday, April 20th. It will start at 2 p.m. at Slovacck's Ballroom.

All members and guests are urged to attend.

Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky -SPJST-" LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

The annual free barbecued beef dinner for members of Lodge 142, Houston, will be on May 3rd, this year.

Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. and each member must pick up their dinner in person.

There will be a free dance from 8:30 to 12:30 with music by the Country Drifters.

Fraternally, Eric F. Stein, Pres.

Dorothy Beyer, Secy.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON As summertime will soon be descending upon us, this will be the last opportunity for our members and their friends to take advantage of the day of exciting entertainment before the fall season starts. Our cast of excellent players deserves a well-earned rest after many nights of endless rehearsals.

The day will begin with a delicious dinner to be served at 11 a.m., and then the repeat performance of "Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb," a rollicking comedy in three acts, followed by a free dance. The date is May 4th, and we are hoping to see many of you there as always.

Fraternally, Harriette Allison -SPJSTLODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

Dear Members: April 27, Lodge 130 will host the District III meeting. Make plans now to attend.

It is just a month until the lodge campout, on May 9, 10 and 11, at Cleburne State Park; all you members who have missed the last two campouts should join in and see how much fun you can have.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla, Secretary

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DISTRICT IV SPRING MEETING — APRIL 27, 1975 PROGRAM 2:00 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order by District President Laddie Socha, Lodge 160 President Welcome by Lodge No. 160 Julie Lissa, District IV Vice President Response Chris Brenek, District IV Flag Bearer Pledge to the Flag Audience Song "America" Respect for Deceased Members Youth Program Mary Haisler, District IV Youth Counselor Pauline Shiller, Reading of Minutes and Roll Call of Lodges District IV Secretary Laddie Socha Acknowledgement of 50-Year Members Remarks by Supreme Lodge Officers, Visitors and Guests Reports: District IV Director, Stanley Bros District IV Sales Representative, Victor Brenek, Jr. District IV Youth Counselor, Mary Haisler District IV Treasurer, Jerry Tomanek Unfinished Business New Business: By-Laws of District IV Election and Installation of District IV Officers Selection of next meeting sight Audience

Song "Kde Domov Muj" Adjournment SNACKS, REFRESHMENTS and FELLOWSHIP

BULLETIN BOARD GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONIES SET FOR APRIL 20 AT DIME BOX Formal ground-breaking ceremonies for the new lodge home of Lodge 13, Dime Box will be held on Sunday, April 20th. The noon meal, consisting of barbecue and all the trimmings, will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Groundbreaking ceremonies will take place at approximately 1:30. Refreshment stand will be opened at 12 noon and will close at 1:15.

After the ceremonies at approximately 2 p.m., refreshment stand will re-open and there will be music and dancing most of the afternoon with music by the "Good Vibrations." Officers from the Supreme Lodge will be present to assist in the ground-breaking ceremonies. Members and friends are cordially invited. *

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Official grand opening, July 25, 26, and 27th. More details later.

SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS The District II spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 20, 19'75 with Lodge 177, Academy, as host.

District III spring meeting — Sunday, April 27th, at Lodge 130, Dallas. Registration 11 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 to 12:45; meeting, 1 p.m.

Volleyball tournament to follow the meeting.

The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 27, 1975 at Wall, Texas, hosted by Lodge No. 160, San Angelo.

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of The United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice to all."

1975 FALL DISTRICT MEETIN District II will hold its fall mee ing at the American Legion Hall Taylor, August 24, 1975, with Lod Praha No. 29, Taylor, as host. meeting convenes at 2 p.m. * * District V will hold its fall mee ing an Sunday, October 5th, 197 at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall St Houston.

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S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. O. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville. Texas 77461 -SPJST--

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calenda Statewide Youth Leaders' Trainin Seminar May 2 — Spring District Youth Counselors Meeting, Val Verde May 3-4 — Camp Val Verde State YAD — Crafts, Talent, and Beseda — Sunday, Sept. 7, 1975.

State YAD — Royalty — Saturday, Sept. 27th, 1975. Host lodge will be Lodge 80, Holland. *

District I YAD — July 6th — Location to be announced later.

Camp — August 7 through 10 — Camp Val Verde.

District II Training Class — May 12 — at Lodge 177, Academy YAD — July 13 — Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Camp — July 31 to August, 3 — Val Verde.

District III Volleyball Tournament Playoffs between northern and southern division junior and teen winners — April 27, at Lodge 130, Dallas.

Training Class — May 17 — at Lodge No. 135, Ennis YAD — June 22 — Location to be announced later Camp — July 27 through 30 — Val Verde

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14 District IV YAD — June 8 — at Seymour, Senior Recreational Building Camp — Incomplete at this time District V Camp — June 13 through 16 — Stephen F. Austin State Park, Sealy.

YAD — June 29 — at Lodge No. 88 Houston District VI Camp — June 16-19 — at Bastrop YAD — July 20 — Boling, Texas, — Recreation Center District VII Camp — June 11 through 14 — Camp Chaparral.

YAD — July 27 — Location to be announced later.

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DISTRICT II YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear Readers: I would like to invite the membership of District II to the District II spring meeting, which will be held on Sunday afternoon, April 20, 1975, at Lodge No. 17'7 Academy. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. and soon after the meeting opens, there will be a youth program with each club bringing a small portion to the program.

After the youth program, the business meeting will begin, followed by a break and then the election of district officers.

After the adjournment of the meeting, we will hold a cake auction. Each club will be allowed four cakes to be auctioned off. If you have more cakes than four, you may sell them. Proceeds from these cakes will go to each individual club, so be sure your club is represented. We feel this helps the small clubs to raise some money.

On May 3 and 4, there is a statewide youth leaders' and assistants' training seminar (you may bring your spouse) which will be held at Camp Val Verde. Since this is in the District II area, we hope we will have a good representation from District II to attend this Statewide Seminar.

On May 12th, there will be a District II training class for leaders and assistants. This will be held at Lodge 177, Academy. This class will cover YAD crafts, talents and camp, also rule book, points sheets, etc. PLAN TO ATTEND THIS CLASS. It will start at 9' a.m. and last until 4:30 p.m.

Our YAD this year will be on July 13th and will be held at Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

Our camp will be at Camp Val Verde and will be on July 31st, August 1, 2, and 3.

Please plan to attend the YAD and let's have many more talent and craft entries this year. You should be planning and making your crafts so you will not have to do this at the last minute.

Please attend your District II spring meeting this Sunday. See you there!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, District II Ye —SPJST-

DIST. III YOUTH COUNSELOR Report to Dist. III Youth Leaders The usual seasonal rush of ambition certainly is noticeable in the youth department of our district.

With training classes for the leaders and more planned projects by the clubs much should be accomplished this spring.

The District III spring meeting to be held in Dallas at Lodge 130, April 27th, has much for the youth who participate in the District Youth Club. Beside the general assembly meeting of the youth during the afternoon session in which action of the delegates' recent meeting will be, submitted for approval and the election of officers, the youth will also hold the volleyball tournament immediately after the adult meeting. Refreshments will be available for the youth and each youth leader is to inform the hosting lodge how many youth to expect.

You may look forward to a very exciting time at the games as there is much interest developed from the two playoffs that are played in advance. The tournament will decide the winning team from the junior and senior teams that will play.

The next event, of course, is the State Youth Leaders' Training Class to be held at Val Verde May 3 and 4. I particularly advise the new leaders and their spouses to

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 go. Be sure to let Sister Massey at the Supreme Lodge know you are coming so that enough food may be provided. We expect you and know you will be glad you did.

On May 17th we will meet in Ennis for the District Youth Leaders' Class to be held at Lodge No. 135 (Sokol) from 9 to 5. We expect to give you the most inspiring session to date. We are planning for good information and fast timing. The morning session will provide all the materials and ideas for your club's use as well as a few surprises. We will also set up our YAD and Camp personnel. Food will be provided.

The afternoon will be devoted to craft demonstrations, craft learning time, as well as other active fun-things you could use in your club. By all means come prepared to tell us what the most successful parties and projects in your club have been doing this past year. Bring along a craft and a write-up or story to tell about it.

This exchange always helps. Be sure to bring along a list of supplies you will need for the new year so you can pick up exactly what you may need. There are many helps for you in this line.

I might remind you that May marks the end of the year's work in your club. Your election of officers takes place and everyone plans what shall be entered in the June YAD. Entries are due June 2nd.

With new officers, District YAD on June 22, and, of course, a plan in your first meeting of a six month agenda, you will be off to a busy summer. Your Merit System starts anew, too. This takes a little record keeping so if your club is large, divide the group among your assistants and, by each taking care of a few members, then having a quarterly session of getting everything together, you may find it very easy.

Plan to have your new year, include some unusual activities. Plan to have some social and other projects in conjunction with another local club. Get to know each other.

At this point, camp may seem a long time off but July 27th we will meet in Val Verde late in the afternoon and remain until late in the afternoon, July 30. I strongly urge those leaders, whose spouses can attend, to encourage them to

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 do so. Really this is a good time for the family to be together and enjoy a camping outing. Activities are fine and facilities are adequate. When you think how small the expense is to take these few days you will agree it is a good idea. I need not mention that our adult chaperones are not only needed but appreciated.

August is yours to enjoy. If you find a cool spot and a good watermelon don't mention it to your club unless you can't live without them!

See you in Dallas!

Wilma. Nesuda, DYC, District III --SPJST-

DIST. IV YOUTH COUNSELOR

Dear Members, Time is nearing for the District IV meeting, which is April 27th, at Wall. I am looking forward to having a program at this meeting by the youth from the lodges.

Would the youth please send me what they plan to do at this meeting on the program, so I can have it planned beforehand?

But if you don't do this, you still may enter when you arrive. We want to have a good program.

District IV held the Spring Youth Leaders' Seminar in Abilene on March 25, 1975 at the IOOF Hall. Only six attended but much was accomplished. SYD Dorothy Massey demonstrated Micrame, which was very interesting, so thanks to the ladies for coming to this meeting. Hope you all can come to the State Youth Leaders' Training Class May 3 and • 4 at Camp Val Verde; it will be very good for an exchange of ideas and you will hear and see what others are doing.

The Youth Achievement Day will be June 8, 1975 in Seymour, at the Senior Citizen Recreation Center.

The change has been made because it is so hard for me to arrange for the judges, since there is no SPJST lodge there to help arrange all the details and so we are changing from Abilene to Seymour this year, and I do hope that all the youth can participate.

Plans are still incomplete for camping, because we may change camping, too. I'm seeing into a camp at Bandera, which we have used before, but I am still waiting to hear from Buffalo Gap, so if any have dates they would like to

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Fraternally, Mary Haisler, DYC -SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 54, WEST

After considering the numerous amount of activities held in the City of West, plus the surrounding areas where some of our SPJST youth are sometimes obligated to attend, it still was an exception to have a fine attendance at the recent meeting.

In our meeting we transacted all of the old business, however, time did not allow us to thoroughly discuss various items under new business. It was approved by the youth for the leaders to set a special date for a question-andanswer session. The date, Wednesday, April 23, was agreed upon to hold this session for further plans and preparations, including our YAD entrants. Each active member will be contacted for the purpose of the gathering.

Those of you who were absent, our quilt project was completed with very good results. Mr. Al Payne announced the winner's name on his daily broadcast over station KHBR-Hillsboro. We thank him very much.

Our teen delegate Judy Matusek elaborated on the purpose of their District III Executive Youth Council meeting held in Ennis on March 21st. It is the club's wish to look forward to an exciting sports event at Lodge 130 on April 27th. May the best teams win!

It is proper, at this time, to thank our neighboring Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, youth and their leaders for congregating at the Dunbar gym recently for a good volleyball practice. Another such activity took place Friday, April 11th, at the same location. Those of you who were in attendance to oversee the practice, deserve much praise for your interest toward the youth of the southern division of District III. Be sure to keep this special date reserved for Friday, April 18th, at the Dunbar gym, in West, beginning at '7:30 p.m., when the preliminary play-offs shall

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take on lively action to determine the winning teams to compete in the final tournament in Dallas.

A craft project was planned previously, following the youth meeting, under the supervision of DYC Wilma Nesuda. The scene of the odds and ends, plus instructions, the items created a beautiful gift for a meaningful purpose. We feel the youth enjoyed the demonstration and the mothers of our youth will equally enjoy their gifts.

We thank you, Sister Nesuda, and Sister Rosemarie Banik, for your interest.

In May, of course, we shall honor our mothers with a special entertainment by our guests, mr.

Twitty and his wife (both teachers) from the Little Academy. We shall look forward to a fine performance since Mr. Twitty is also a music teacher. There will be election of officers, too, therefore, be thinking of whom you wish to have serve as officers, etc., for another year. Remember, the youth fiscal year ends May 31st; this also means that we have just one more quarter of the year left to complete the year of activities, before we enter a new year of rules and activities.

For the month of June, our guest will be West Postmaster Mr. Henry Lednicky, who will demonstrate 'how to fold our Bi-Centennial Flag, which will be donated by yours truly and her husband, Rudy Sefcik. The youth will then honor their fathers with a comical skit.

Try to be aware of these two events and endeavor to be among us at Lodge 54; on May 4th and June 1st.

Don't forget the District III meeting April 27th, at Lodge 130. A complete program and map of the host lodge's location appears in this issue.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik (4-10- 75 ) Youth Leader SPJST -

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Members, After our last meeting I enjoyed making a gift for my mother. Mrs. Nesuda of Ennis was invited to show us how to make the craft, which we (those who were attending) will give to our mothers at (Continued on page 18)

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From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISB1TRSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1975 RECEIPTS: Mortuary Expense Juvenile 95,438.27 Bonds Matured 119,844.60 Mortgage Loans 1,457.43 6,472.52 Certificate Loans Annuities 357.57 Dividend on Stock 156.55 Escrow 151.00 Interest on Bonds 21,427.63 Interest on Certificate Loans 3,220.12 Interest on Mortgage Loans 87,718.09, 1,322.13 Premiums 69,828.95 59,099.32 668.86 Income from RMO 1,572.56 Rent from SPJST Building 3,000.00 Appraisal Fee 2,103.35 Sale of Lodge Supplies 42.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE

DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Paid-Up Bond Expense Death Claims Furniture and Fixtures 7% Refund to Lodges Matured Endowments Premium Refund to Members Reinsurance Surrender Value Returned Premiums and Bonus SPJST Building Maintenance Actuary and Computer Advertising Appraisal Expenses Attorney Fee Commissions Contributions District Youth Counselors District Allocation Emblems Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Office Maintenance Office Rent Official Publication Organizational Expense Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers Travel - State Field Manager Stationery and Supplies Tax, FICA Telephone and Telegraph Travel Expenses, Editor

Total 95,438.27 121,302.03 6,472.52 357.57 156.55 151.00 21,42'7.63 3,220.12 89,040.22 129,597.13 1,572.56 3,000.00 2,103.35 42.00

409,187.86 -24,606.76

61,244.67 23,775.66

3,448.42 14,215.21

473,880.95 13,384.11

384,581.10

85,020.33

17,663.63

487,265.06

239,970.00 3,127.50 698.17 272.60 33,295.50 603.75 141.75 17,500.00 16,279.10 5,869.53 4,680.55 98.50 2,012.64

425.20 680.68 500,86 3,151.82 1,826.43 6,634.39 137.50 257.65 300.00 49.70 651.33 888.69 715.00 1,201.84 439.06 208.25 3,000.00 4,452.32 1,439.27 875.00 1,175.00 8,398.18 5,483.33 187.81 916.79 895.28 428.37 147.05

239,970.00 3,127.50 698.17 272.60 33,295.50 603.75 141.75 17,500.00 16,279.10 5,869.53 4,680.55 523.70 2,012.64 680.68 500,86 3,151.82 1,826.43 6,634.39 137.50 257.65 300.00 49.70 651.33 888.69 715.00 1,201.84 439.06 208.25 3,000.00 4,452.32 1,439.27 875.00 1,175.00 8,398.18 5,483.33 187.81 916.79 895.28 428.3'T 147.05

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291.51 259.45 3,075.37 1,419.13

Travel Expenses, Officers Travel Expenses, State Youth Director Youth Activities Workshops TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH ASSETS: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock SP.IST Building Furniture and Fixtures

17 291.51 259.45 3,075.37 1,419.13

323,945.84 60,635.26

50,699.81 34,320.52

425.20 17,238.43

375,070.85 112,194.21

384,581.10

85,020.33

17,663.63

487,265.06

60,635.26 2,624,278.26 16,349,114.17 588,962.96 48,646.46 852,634.42

34,320.52 46,197.50

17,238.43

112,194.21 2,6'70,475.76 16,623,280.95 588,962.96 48,646.46 852,634.42 64,960.24

274,166.78

,960.24 20,524,271.53

145,478.26

291,405.21

20,961,155.00

Ben Zabci.k, Financial secretary INCOME FROM LODGES FOR MARCH, 1975 Lodge Amount 1 173.36 4 718.55 1,502.62 6 7 708.92 32.00 1,509.94 10 97.81 13 413.01 14 109.13 15 872.31 16 158.92 17 2,535.26 930.46 18 1,483.64 20 23 637.56 1,703.12 24 25 1,961.91 26 235.87 27 141.05 687.35 28 2,296.65 29 437.60 30 32 716.10 33 830.09 2,450.12 35 257.02 36 201.37 38 677.73 39 40 1,396.94 109.14 41 291.63 42 268.80 44 8,027.04 47 1,099.53 48 1,540.85 49 1,017.39 50 204.36 51 3,286.13 54 18.81 57 1,115.52 63

85 66 67 68 72 73 74 77 79 80 81

68.45 5,402.89 166.11 861.26 253.57 919.61 2,334.54 181.03 1,779.27 3,603.36 2,218.05 4,546.13 3,181.25 26,054.41 88 624.78 89 52.46 90 1,553.06 91 4,030.20 92 515.18 93 189.21 94 95 21.07 97 65.22 106 251.55 1,146.32 107 56.14 110 111 (unassigned) 534.99 214.30 112 114 87.62 117 362.98 118 179.81 122 120.51 25.26 125 295.35 126 46.53 128 13.75 129 1,602.56 130 228.46 133 1,098.39 135 619.15 137 285.37 138 3,139.86 139 887.03 141 1,531.78 142 804.86 143

147 148 151 153 154 155 156 160 161 162 164 165 168 169 171 174 175 176 177 178 180 181 Home Office

77.30 1,108.49 1,013.96 545.99 4,628.42 747.46 377.05 1,056.36 445.49 20.47 116.81 318.33 267.55 298.93 219.98.

803.58 762.03 574.28 1,144.11 105.50 9.99 116.79 28.97

$129597.13 Fraternally, Ben Zabcik, Financial Secretary - SPAT .-

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18 (Continued from page 15) the May 4th meeting; a special entertainment was planned for them, too.

We also enjoyed havin g Eddie Banik of Lodge 35 as our visitor.

Come back to see us again!

Let's keep the May 4th meeting in mind and be present when we honor our mothers next month.

Fraternally, Edwin Sefcik (9) (4-9-75) - SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST YC held their monthly meeting on Sunday, April 6th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Talton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Rosann Dorotik. The pledge was led by Diane Dluhos and the prayer was read by Vicki Dorotik. There were twenty-nine members present and nine mothers. Treasurer's report revealed a balance of $167.68 in the youth fund.

Old business concerned the district meeting which will be held Sunday, April 13th, and we will also have a booth. Bring things to put in the booth.

New business was about the YAD in July.

Door prize winners were: Diane Dluhos, Anthony Kresta, Jerome Dorotik and Roxann and Sharon Yockey. We had refreshments of punch, cupcakes, and cokies.

After the meeting, Mrs. Pete Merta showed us how to make roses out of bread, lemon juice, glue, and cold cream. Everyone then made a vase for their mothers for Mother's Day. Fraternally, Diane Dluhos (12) Reporter (4-9-75) 1 -

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, Friends, Readers, The regular lodge meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6th, by Donna Kohutek.

Joyce Pechal led us in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the club motto. Kim Mikulas read the roll call, and 28 members were present.

The minutes from our last meeting were then read and were approved as read.

Birthdays for the month of April are Karen Stefka and Alison Stefka.

We had three visitors, and they were: Gary Hutka, Mrs. Leslie Meseeke, and DYC' Frankie Klinkovsky.

The District II meeting will be held on April 20th at Academy, beginning at 2 p.m.

On July 13th we will have the District II YAD and it will be held at Flag Hall (Lodge 24, Cyclone).

Janice Mesecke won the teen door prize. Marne Allen won the junior door prize. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45. After the meeting, refreshments were served.

Fraternally yours, Lisa Mesecke (14) (4-9-75) -SPJST-

NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, On Sunday, April 0, Lodge No. 47 held its regular lodge meeting.

President Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order. Joyce Pechal led us in the recitation of the pledge of allegiance and the club motto.

Kim Mikulas read the roll call and twenty-eight members were present. The minutes from the March meeting were read and no corrections were made.

There were three visitors who were: DYC Frank Klinkovsky, Mrs. Mesecke, and Ga.ry Hutka. We appreciate your attendance and invite you to come again.

The junior door prize was won

by Marile Allen. The teen door prize was won by Janice Mesecke.

The April meeting was adjourn ed at 3:45. Our next meeting will be held on May 9. At this meeting we will elect new officers, so be sure to come.

The District II YAD will be held on Sunday, July 13th, at Lodge No. 24 Cyclone.

The District II meeting will be held on Sunday, April 20th, at Academy. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m.

Be sure to come to our next meeting for election of officers. See you tnere.

Fraternally yours, Peggy Mesecke (12) (4-9-75) LODGE

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NO. 30, TAITON Dear 'Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST YC held their Easter egg party on &aster Monday, March 31st, at the Taiton ,tionamtinity Center. At tne party we played games and hunted Eastei eg 6s. fnere were a lot of Easter eggs found. It was a lot of fun.

LODGE

Wednesday, April 18, 19'15 A few of our members played "Peter Cottontail" and hid the eggs for the little children and did they have fun hunting them! We then raced in the hall to get, in line to eat hamburgers and all the trimmings. I am sure the Easter party was enjoyed by all who attended it.

Fraternally, Melissa Zboril (10) (4-9-75) -SPJST-

NO. 4, NALLE'rTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, April 6th, we held our monthly meetings.

At our youth meeting we discussed the district meeting and decided to give to the Hospital District as this month's charity. It was also decided to have a party Wednesday, April 9th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Next month we will hold election of officers.

A short program was presented to the adults by Kim Drozd, Laurie Chudej, and Annie Zabransky.

After the meeting there was an Easter egg hunt for the children.

Lunch and refreshments were served.

Door prizes went to: adult Richard Cervenka; youth — Emery Gallia. The April birthday cake was won by Charles Holy.

Our next meeting will be on May 11th; the youth will present a program. Try to attend.

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (15) (4-9-75) President SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton Youth Club held its monthly meeting on April 6th at 2:30 at the Talton Community Center. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Rosann.

Dorotik. The pledge was led by Diane Dluhos and the prayer was said by Vicki Dorotik. Vice President Rosann Dorotik then read a thank-you from the family of Paul Mrnustik. We then talked about District YAD. We elected Rosann Dorotik and Mary Jo Din -hosturNminatgComite.

Mrs. Pete Merta then showed us how to make flowers out of bread.

There were twenty-eight mein Lers present and eleven mothers.

RefreshmelitE, of cookies, cupcakes, and punch were served.

Lisa Priesmeyer (13) Secretary (4-9-75) LODGE

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 SPJST-

LODGE- NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, On Monday, March 31st, the Taiton Youth Club held its Easter party. The party started by playing games. Then we had our Easter egg hunt. Later, we had a hamburger supper with all the trimmings. There were thirty eight members present and twelve mothers. Special guest was Lee Hughes.

Fraternally, Lisa Priesmeyer (13) Secretary (4-a-75) -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Readers, We had a volley ball practice with Lodges 6, 54 and 66 participating. We had a two-out-of-three series with Lodge No. 6 in the first match. The score was 15 to 9 in the first game, in favor of Lodge No. 6, then we came back to win the second game 15 to 4, and the third, 15 to 0.

On April 11th we held our lodge practice and on April 18th we will be in the southern district play-offs.

Fraternally, Jimmy Zahirniak (12) (4-9-75) -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Readers, On April 6, 1975, Lodge No. 54, West's youth club held their meeting. We had Mrs. Wilma Nesuda to come to our meeting and help us make gifts for our mothers for Mother's Day. Then we thought of having a comical skit for Father's Day. The quilt we were selling tickets on was given away in the mother lodge meeting. Sister Maxine Sefcik was the lucky winner, but she gave the quilt back for another drawing; and the next lucky person was Mrs. Jimmy (Patsy) Polansky. Sister Sefcik also won the $2 door prize.

After the art session, the youth club members were served refreshments.

Fraternally, Laurie Zahirniak (11) (4-9-75) - SPJST -LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, We held our regular monthly meeting on Sunday, April 6th. We have one new member: La Verne Krueger, and two guests: Pat and Paula Marek. We were glad to have each of you at our lodge.

VASTNIK We also talked about several different things. Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz thanked everyone who worked and donated at our Easter program. Then she congratulated those who won at the kite flying contest. They were: prettiest — Joyce Wachsmann; smallest -- Darrell Uptmor; best homemade — Karen Hykel, and highest flying — Kathy Brem.

Sister Schuetz also said that on Wednesday, April 9th we would go to the rest home.

On Friday, April 11th, we were to have volleyball practice.

On April 18th we will have the playoffs at the Dunbar gym in West. And then on April 27th, the District III spring meeting at Lodge 130 in Dallas.

The door prize was won by Stephine Mynar. Birthday celebrant for April was Melanie Mazanec.

The meeting was then adjourned until Sunday, May 4th.

Fraternally, (4-10-75) Joyce Wachsmann -SPJ ST-

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting on April 6th, at 2:30 p.m. Our vice president, Rosann Dorotik, called the meeting to order. The pledge was led by Diane Dluhos, and the prayer was led by Vicki Dorotik.

Mrs. Pete Merta gave a demonstration on how to make flowers out of bread.

Refreshment Committee for May is made up of Mrs. Elmer Treumer, Mrs. Cyril Mrnustik and Mrs. Eugene Krpec.

Fraternally, Glenn Kahanek (15) (4-10-75) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting on April 6th, at 2:30.

Rosann Dorotik, vice president, called the meeting to order and the pledge was led by Diane Dluhos; prayer was led by Vicki Dorotik.

Under old business, we discussed our District VI meeting which was held on April 13th, at Victoria, and under new business we discussed our District VI YAD. The door prize winners were

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Refreshments then were served

by Mrs. Pete Merta, Mrs. Bill Yockey, and Mrs. Clarence Priesmeyer.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (10) (4-10-75) -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, The Teen Club of Lodge No. 88 held their monthly meeting on March 7th. After the meeting we went to Winterland for a social.

On April 17th we will have a Mexican supper. April 20th is the lodge clean-up and everyone is urged to attend. On May 9th, we will hold the annual Princess Ball.

Tickets are now on sale.

The May social will be a hayride at Cloverfield, but in order to be able to go you must attend the May meeting, so be sure to be there.

Fraternally, Jode Elzner, (4-10-75 Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, Our regular monthly meeting was called to order by our President Donna Kohute,k an Sunday, April 6th, at 2 p.m. Joyce Peehal led in reciting the pledge of allegiance and club motto. Then the secretary, Kim Mikulas, called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read.

We had three visitors: Mr. Frank Klinkovsky, Mrs. Leslie Mesecke and Gary Hutka. We hope all of you come back to visit us again.

We then were reminded about the District II spring meeting which will be on April 20, at Lodge No. 177, Academy, beginning at 2 p.m.

Then Mr. Klinkovsky told us about YAD and changes for this year. The door prize winners were Janice Mesecke and Marile Allen.

After the meeting was adjourn ed we were entertained by a newly formed band, Cross-Country.

Our next meeting will be on May 9th, at 8 p.m. Be sure to attend.

'Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (14) (4-10-75)

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LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting on April 6th at the Taiton Community Center at 2:30 p.m. After the meeting, Mrs. Pete Merta showed us how to make flowers out of bread, everyone made some, flowers and each family was given a small vase and a piece of fern.

She told us to make some more and bring them to the next meeting.

After that we had refreshments and sang "Happy Birthday," to some of the people there.

Yvonne Krpec (12) (4-10-75) —SPJST--

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, The meeting was called to order by Donna Kohutek. Joyce Pechal led the pledge of allegiance and the motto. Kim Mikulas read the minutes and the roll call.

There were 28 members present and three visitors, who were: Gary Hutka, Mrs. Mesecke, and DYC Frank Klinkovsky. Janice Mesecke won the door prize for the teens.

Marile Allen won the door prize from the junior group.

Sunday, July 13, is District YAD at Flag- Hall (Cyclone) beginning at 2 p.m.

In May we will elect new officers.

In June there will be a run-off for king and queen.

Sunday, April 20, there will be a District II meeting at Lodge No. 177, Academy, beginning at 2 p.m.

Our next meeting will be on Friday, May 9th, at 7 p.m. Our next social will be a hayride on Friday, April 25. We are to meet at Star Hall at 6 p.m.

Beth Vanicek (12) (4-10-75) Reporter — SPJST LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY On April 8th, the youth club had its regular meeting'. We had 28 members present. We also acquired four new members.

We made plans for our skit at the District II meeting on April 20, We will meet at the lodge building at 1:30 p.m. on the 20th.

For our social we will have a picnic and play games at the dragstrip on April 26th, at 2 p.m. I hope luck is with us and we have pretty weather that day.

(4-10-75 Stanley Molina (16)

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts in behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, FRED GRESAK, who passed away Wednesday, March 19, 1975 on arrival at a Cameron hospital, of an apparent heart attack, at the age of 56.

Brother Gresak was a member of the Buckholts Brethren Church of Buckholts; he joined our lodge in September, 1945, and he was a retired mechanic and garage operator.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. March 21, at MarekBurns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Frank Simcik officiating. .Burial was in Hope Lutheran Memorial Park in Buckhalts.

Survivor S are a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Higgins of Dallas; four brothers, Adolph Gresa.k of Buc)- holts, Will Gresak of Katy, Jeral Gresak of Kerrville, and Blondeil Gresak of California, and a sister, Miss Millie Gresak of Houston.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Charlsie Svetlik Sidonia Svoboda Kathleen Jurca SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATEY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts in behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, WAYMOND GRESAK, who passed away Tuesday, March

Wednesday,

April

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25, 1975, in a Cameron hospital the age of 64 years.

Funeral services were held March 27, at 2 p.m. in the H4 Lutheran Church in Buckho with Rev. John Pietsch officiatf Burial was in the Corinth Cen tery.

Brother Gresa.k was a member our lodge •for many years; he N born in Buckholts and was a xi chanic.

Survivors are his widow, Milady Gresak of Buckholts; t sons, Lamar Gresak of Housi and Tommy Gresak of Buckhol four brothers, Adolph Gresak Buckholts, Will Gresak of Ka Jeral Gresak of Kerrville, a Blondeil Gresak of California; sister, Miss Millie Gresak of Hoi ton and two grandchildren.

May our departed lodge broti rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committi Charlsie Svetlik Sidonia Svoboda Kathleen Jurca —SPJ5T--

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATM We, the Resolution Committee the Novy Tabor SPJST Lodge I 17, at Caldwell, in behalf of membership wish to express c heartfelt sympathy to the bereav family on the death of your fath grandfather, and great-grandfat em and our beloved lodge brother ALOIS ROBERT GERICK, who died on March 27, 1975 in Temple hospital after an illn( of two months. Brother Gerick h attained the age of 86 years.

Brother Gerick was born in Fe etteville, Texas, on June 7, 1888. : was a retired farmer. Broth Gerick married the former Re Hlavaty. She preceded him death in June, 1969. His hobby w fishing. Brother Gerick also liv in Caldwell where he farmed a: later moved to Temple. He was member of the St. Mary's Catho Church arid he joined Lodge No. on May 12, 1918.

Brother Gerick is survived by daughter, Mrs. John Mucha Temple; six brothers, Willie Gerick of St. Louis, Mo.; Edmur Ludvik, Leo, Elo, and Arne Gerick of West, Texas; two siste: Mrs. Mary Silhan of Morton, ai Mrs. Anne Kolar of West; a grandson, Raymond Mucha Temple; one great-grandson, JO

Wednesday. April 16. 1975 D. Mucha, and also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in the Hewett. Funeral Home on Saturday, March 29. 1975 with the Rev. Tom Chamberlain of ing. Burial followed in the Hillere:-,1 Cemetery in Temple.

To the loved ones and to our beloved lodge brother we wish eternal rest and may his memory be honored unto eternity.

Resolution Committee: Willie H. Trcalek Andrew J. Vavra Melvin H. Skrabanek SPJST ---EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge Bila Hora No. 16, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of SISTER CHRISTINE VORNAT,

who passed away March 12th, 1975 in the Columbus hospital after several months of ill health, at the age of 57 years.

Mrs. Vornat was a daughter of Frank and Molly Kovarek Fojt.

She was born August 8th, 1917 in Lavaca County in the Bila Hora Community. She was married to Fred Vornat on November 14th, 1934 in Weimar, Texas.

Mrs. Vornat was also a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, of Columbus, and SPJST Lodge Bila Hora No. 16.

Survivors are: her husband, Fred Vornat of Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Loyd Bernice Wessels and Miss Marilyn Vornat, both of Houston; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fojt; one brother, Raymond Fojt of Bila Hora, and one brother Alton Fojt of Houston; two grandsons, Larry and Gary Wessels of Houston.

Funeral services were held from the Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar on March 13th, with the Reverend L. G. Wehman, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Columbus, officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery in Weimar.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: A. B. Dusek Julius Sefcik Henry Melnar

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ONDrtEJE SUCHEHO Druhe virroal setkini uiiteifi a

A zde vidite jeden z mu6icich nastrojil, hojne uZivanich jeSte i ve druhe oolovine dvacateho stoleti!"

„Pane kehok, sousedovic mySi nam chteji vyirat vas Spajz!"

Tok uz doSlo i no yes, pane Koicif.

Jdeme se vom podivat no ledniCku!"

studentil Zeskeho jazyka se bude konat v sobotu dne 19. dubna v sini faclu 'C. 29 SPJST vychodne ad mesta Taylor. Zapisovani ptitomnYch bade v pal dtvrte hotline (3:30) odpoledne a scha ze se zahaji a etytech hodinach.

Siri je asi d ye mile ad mesta. Wich ni studenti a uditele eeskeho jazyka na nekolika universitach, kolejich a meAt'ankach v Texasu, jakor2 i vgichni piciznivei a podparci j azyka deskeho jsou uctive zvani na tuto schazi, ktera potrva asi dye hodiny i s pfestavka,mi. Po schazi bade besedovani a vesela hodinka, po Una bude podavana vedeke o sedme hodine, pa ktere bude taneeni zabava pri hudbe Jodie Mikula •z Ennis. Vecere bude pilpravena Vencil Marekm od Tay for Cafe v Taylor.

PH zapisovaifi bude pfijirnana tzv, "registration fee"', ye ktere bade zahrnuta cena vedefe i taned ni zabavy. Kdo ale chee jenom zaplatit vedefe bez vstupneho k tan ci, anebo jen tane'c, maze tak einit. Ti, kteli se chteji, zucastnit jenom schazi, mohou tak udinit apine zdarma MladY pan Craig Lundquist jest pi.edseda 6eskeho klubu na statni universite v Austine; tento klub bude jUi druhY rok hasten( tett) schaze a zabavneho dne. Pan Lund quilt bude take obfadnikein pH teto schtizi a piedseda Hlavniho tadu Jednoty SPJST, bratr Nick Morris bude zahajovacim i=ednikein.

Behem s ch a z e budou zastupci ' 1 uditele, refci-ovkch skol, gad vat o dinnosti v jazykovem odhoru v jejich gkolach, zejmena o jazyku deskern. Zastoupeny budou Akoly: Texas A & M University University of Texas Texas Tech University of Houston Temple Jr. College Hill Jr. College Wharton Jr College Alvin Jr. College El Campo High School rluckholts High School Hogg Jr. High School, Houston Plitomnou dobou se vyukuje deg tina na vice mistech v-,Texasu nek li v ptedeMYch 30-40 letech. Studen ti, uditele, rodide a vAichni podptirci a pfiznivci jazyka eeskeho si zasloudi vdeenost cele krajanske Wye. Vkchna, test jim a jen dal!

S bratrsktim pozdravem Nick A. Morris SPJST

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SeatonskY peveckY sbor se sekl lidera veder 8. dubna s temito pHtomnYini deny: Leon a Vallie Zavodny, Willie a Adeline kohutek, Johnny Vanidek, Jerry a Dorotby Pechal, Otto a Matilda Hanug., Ralph a Cathy. Milek, Paulina Kopeck32, Frank a Ellenora, Spanhel, Albina Mikeska, Bill a Lillian Koarek, Annie Jakubec, Clarence a Wannona Stu1a, Butch a Georgia Sodek, Alfred a Martha klusadek, Ruby Bolton, Leon : odek, Emily Stuteville, Mary VaAieek a Frank a Lillian Mikulec. Bya to krasna

Ve stredu 16. dubna 1975 skupina a to se zpivalo a doufame, ge pritti navAteva bude jege lepAi. Pri takove dru gine jsme men kras nou hodinku zpevu tech starkch a oblibenYch pfsnieek, i nOkterych novYch. Olenove radii, cosi zvla'Stniho by to mohlo pro vas udelat( bYt olenem takove veseld skupiny.

Prod se nestanete dlenem take? UMete dva krasne vedery kalzdY mesic a k tomu jsou i jine potitky.

Po vice jak hodiny zpevu jsme me li kratkou schfizi.

Byl dten protokol z minule schu ze a pi-ijat, jak byl napsan. Sestra Emily Stuteville podala zpravu ohledne slavnosti v Rogers a bylo usneseno, ge bude jen Beseda ptisobit na teto slavnosti. Dale jsme diskutovali o "Cameron Folk Festival", kterY se bude poradat ye dnech 6. 7. a 8. dervna, a usnesii jsme se, ge tarn budeme zpivat v sobotu 7. dervna, jestli se to nejak nezmeni. Tak gadame vkchny dleny, aby byli pritomni tich etyrech zkouSek, abychom byli dobre pevecky pripraveni. Dale byl dten delcovnY don's od pana a pani E. B. Hess, ye kterem nam deicevali za vYpomoc vYboru v praci pro stare lidi Bylo usneseno, abychom prijali pana a pani E. B Hess za destne Many na geho PCveckeho sborti. Oba jsou dobli pia covnici zy late v pornoci pro stare lidi, kteri jsou uz na pensi.

Nebylo dalg iho jednani a tak schfize ukoneila.

Ve zpevu Otto Hann§ zpravodai trYttICATE VVROti ZALO2FNi KROTIKU fv. ESK'ItCH ZEN V DALLAS, TEXAS Krouigek deskYch gen v Dallas oslavoval 40. vYrodi zalozeni v nedeli 6. dubna na sokolovne s pek nYin programern s vedeti pro (Hanky a jejich man gely nebo hos ty. Sift byla pekne vyzclobena a na stolech byly vazy s rAzowYmi a tilutYmi karafiaty. MalS, stolek obsahoval pekne veci z Oeskoslovenska, ktere byly prineseny sestrou Valeikovou a, Skotakovou -panenky, kraslice, kolovratek, kor belik a jine pamaty. Tyto zaiimavosti si mohi kaddSr prohlednouti. Na postrannich stolech by la jidla vAeho druhu a ten deske pedivo. Te g krasne vyzdobenji dort, kterY nesl eeskSf napis "40.

V2STNt K vYrodi Krougek tn eskSich Zen".

Tento byl pozcleji podavan zaroyen s pundem a kavou.

Program zapodal kolem !6,tvrt(." hodiny odpoledne sestrou pfecIsed kyni Ane gkou Houdkovou privitanim vSeich pritomny'ch na ,ituto yzacnou oslavu. Po kratAim proslo vu, ye kterem vyslovila prani a /lade% aby Kroui,ek jeSte hodne, hodne dlouho se udngel v desk:im duchu, predala vedeni dalSiho pro gramu sestre L ibusi Tlamichove, ktera predstavila pani Bedanovon a pana F. Henzna, kteri /lam krasne zapell naS`e narodni hymnu za doprovodu sestry M. Nerncove na plane. Byl to dojemnY okani gik a pogitek vyslechnout tyto nacian6 umelce. Bylo to mod pane. Diky!

Pak sestra Tlamichova podala historii nakho Krou gku a kdy a j ak vznikl. Spolek byl zalo gen 28. lezna 1935 na stare sckolovne na Carl ulici, se 14 zaklatiajicimi dlenkami a sice: Adolfina Stranska, M. Stranska, A. Henigalova, B, Valdikcva, M. Kraftova., M. Van durova, M. Rezkova, M. Toberna.

M. Filipcova, Albi Kozova., F. Rotreklova, H. Herisova, R. Boukcva, R. S'parihelova. Z techto jsou nadivu ji g jen pet: Hem galova.. Valdikova, Kozova, Toberna, a M. Stranska. NejstarSi jest 9f.- let a nejmladSi. 72 let, ale mime mnohe, ktere jsou ji g osmdesatilete starAi, ale vkchny se dosud maji o rizen1 nakho Krougku.

Prvni fitecinice byly sestry: A. Stran ska, predsedkyne; EliAlca Linkova, mistopredsedkyne; B. Valeilcova, ta jemnice; F. Rotreklova, pokladni R. S' panhelova, dopisovatelka. Kai da ta gijici zaklaciajici alenka obdrgela, krasnou korsad rii govYch ka rafiatt. Takte g i &edifice Kron g -ku.

Pak sestra Tlarnichova pogadala pritomne, aby povstanim a dr2errim nekolika minut ticha panaat ku sester. zatim co ona vy%olavala jmena tech zesnulYch, kterych jest etyricet tri. Za kaAdou byl dan bilk karafiat do vazy k ucteni jajich parnatky a pozdeji tyto kvety byly darovany na gim nemocnYm dlenkam do nemocnic. Ob ii-ad tento byl velmi pekiV a clojemnS7.

Sestra T1 a m i. ch o v a podekovala fSem za pozornost a projevila pfani, aby naS Spolek byl zachovan celY deskY do daNich let a, nabadala rodide a babielcy i dedeeky, aby mluvili s vnoudaty desky. aby pak

23 ony mohly nadale pokradovat v di le zapedatem pied dtyiiceti lety. Na to byla preAdvka byl podavana velmi dobra week na g imi el enkaVSeho bylo hojnost, take si mohi kagdY vybrati a pochutnati si. Pozdeji i ten krasny dort byl podavan pundem a byl velmi dobry. Diky sestre Vlkove za obsta rani dortu.

Po vaderi pan Kalich nam ukazal filmy z drivejSich zde v Dallas a bylo to zaj imave videt zabery z tech slavnych dnu. Teg sestra Zvolankova mela nejake zabery z Coskoslovenska a tyto oyly tag velmi pekne. Pak sestra Slovakova ukazovala obrazi,y, `k•ere privezla sebou ze sve navAtevy v Ceskoslovensku, Toni. Take sestra Slovalcova privezla pekne rekordy ktere prehravala pied programem a ph vederi. VSelchno to bylo velice hezke a zajimave. Pak zas byl podavan dort a pund a nekteri jeSte besedovali. Jen ge se dalo do deSte a tak mnozi pospichali dome. Bylo vSe ale pekne a jsme rady, ge ()slava nakho Krougku se vydarila.

Rada bych podekovala vSern, kte ii se podileli na programu, vSem vYboriun, kteri se starali o to, aby oslava vyznela, co nejlepe a vilbec kaddemu, ktorY nam vykI vstric.

Tern sestram, ktere v.-yzdobily pripravily stoly a podavaly jidla, path na,S nejsrdednejSi dik. Take sestre Tlamichove za provedeni programu a dovezeni kvetin; sestre Zvolankove za obstarani techto kve tin a privezeni kvetin ze sve zahrady. Panu Kalichovi za ukazovani filmfi a sestre Slovak za pHvezeni rekordfi a fiimu krojt.

Rada jsem uvicl gla pani you z West, ktero, byla hostem sestry Tune a nagi elenky ses. Rose West (sestrieka to dlenky Anny Kingove) ktera prijela a g z Corsicana. Hostem z Ennis byla moje tetieka pani Bettie Houdkova z En nis. Jaka. to Skoda, ze sestra Kozo va, z Domova odpodinkii, zde nebyla, aby mohla bYt poctend kcrsagem, nebot` jest zakladajici Glen kcal. Take druhe sestry v Do-• move neprigly a druhe dve bydlici v Taylor, ta g ne. Ale sestra Kozo va, LeSikarova a Konalovska a Hougviekova poslaly sve gratulace.

Byly bychom Vas v'Sechny zde rd dy nvidely na teto oslave. JeAte musim podekovat panu Johnnie Krajdovi z Ennis za to, ge nam v sobotu pied oslavou gratuloval na

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pteklady moderni 6'vetove ry i klasickYch del do de g tiny a kdy nastupuje ku, velkolepe ceste k zenitu sve slavy nesmelSrmi zaeajtky jak '4rtiaky batoliciho se dec.)ka i novodoba poesie.

Puchmajer se pine zabral po skoneeni sy Ych studii bohoslovi a iilosofie zapadnimi literaturami, a pak pod vlivem Josefa Dobrovskeho i do slavistiky. V tomto oboru sloail ruskou mluvni,ci a Cesko-ruskou gramatiku, s DobrovskYm tea' obetave spolupracoval i na jeho slovnicich. Puchmajer se zajirnal z jazykovedeckeho hlediska i o cikanRinu a napsal prvni mluvnici toho jazyka. Z vedeckSiCit davodu sbiral a zapisoval take zlodejskou hantyrku. Ze sveho knetslc.eho sobeni na venkove zanechal po sobe- i dy e knihy osvicensky jasnY•ch kazani a nekolik hospodatskYth

Mteni vyueovani eekiny zde v Texasu byly zminky o tak zvanern probuzeni na'Ai zdejAi krajanske yetve.

Je-11 tomu opravdu tak, prod bylo dopuReno ripine odstraneni "Svo body", jet privodne byly noviny a do loriskeho roku pkiloha v El Campo News?

Prod naddle hubne a umira na souchotiny eeska Cast dasopisu nag jednoty, cot zapate pozoruje kaM.Y, kdo ete Cesky?

Vezmeme si uz koneene ptiklad od natich §panelsky mluvicich spa luobeant, kteti jsou hrdi na svej svou reel vAudc, mluvi, podporuji — elanky i finandne — tisk a ve svYch organizacich si nedaji foukat do kate jinonarodovd!

Jan J. Karas, Houston

Hlavni vSTznam mel v§ak Puchma jer pro basnickou tvorhu; byl neLetos je tomu 155 let od rimrti storem Ceske poesie nebot` on to eeskeho narodniho buditele, spiso- byl, ktery seskupil kolem s yYch alvatele, basnika., slavisty a jazyko- manachri (z nicht prvni pod navedce, Antonina Jaroslava Puch-, zverri "Sebrani bo.sni a spisti" vykl majera.' pied 180 lety — roku 1795) nazoroAC dnes jeho dila jsou Rena pray y ou literarni drutinu z mladSrch depodobne specialisovanS7mi ii- autorit. Jejich spoleenStin p-r'itkem terarnimi historiky, tento vlaste- bylo mimo vlastenectyi a slovannec, katolickY knez, zaslouai si ob- stvi i At'astne ptikloneni k Wiz-madivu i ficty celeho naroda a nas ne prozodii, vyhovujici eeskemu vkch. Belem padesati let sveho jazykri,innohem lepe net easorn:ra. vota Puchmajer dokaaal, v tehdej- et'eske :basrlictvi ueinilo y dilech §I risiloyne touze i mnoba techto narodovcri velkY pokrok, nyni znamefgich vedoucich postav zy lotte rozmnoteni basnick3",ch v3iCeske renesance (Josef DobroVskY razri a forem.

1753-1829, Josef Jimgmann 1773Antonin PuChmajer sam napti1847, Frantikk PalackST 1798-1876, kl ad fispe6ne pestoval 1., q.fontaini,vJosef 5afarik 1795-1861, Jan Kol- skou bajku a velmi zdatile a popular 1793-1852 atd.) probudit a u- larni jsou i jeho ody, nejeasteji pevnit narodni sebevedomi a do- nabotenskeho a vlasteneckeho obhnat ostatni kulturni narody v li- sahu. Zde stoji jiste za zminku,' ze teratute I ye Ode, opravdu potad- tento katolickY farat mel v tu donY kus pram bu odvahu napsat prvni Ceskou otenati Jirftskovy historicke po- slavnou pisen na Jana ZiOku z Troc yidky F. L. Vek vedi leccos zajinia- nova, yoje•ridce husitskYch vcjsk. veho o vlastenci Antoninu Puchma Sbirka privcdnich basni vlastenjerovi a jeho nadkni i houkynate ce a b.outevnateho narodniho bupraci na 'narodnim poli v to pozo• ditele Antonina Jaroslava Puchma ru!edne, optimi,mem napInene ob- jera, nazvana "Fialky", yydand az rozenecke dobe, kdy drobna, eeska -13 let po jeho rimrti, je skrOmnou, inteligence uctiva osviceneckeho ra seschlou kytiekou u prahu bohate kousko-uherskeho cisate Josef a a zahrady Ceske poesie, ale vtdy bu-zaroveri se urputne brant jeho pro de libezne voila Vgem tern, kdo myglene organizaci Lutinske a ne- dovedou ocenit obetave ftsili prilkop mecke obrany jazyka eeskeho jsou niku narodniho obrozeni. * v teto ratici dohe stale vire a vice nahrazovany eesk3imi novinami, ka Bratti a sestry!

V posledni dope jak ye Vestnilendati a knihami, rodi se eeska yeda. v nit zaeinaji prvni pokusy o ku, tak i jinde ye zpravach o roz-

Nate sestra Olga Krutilkova se prave naleza, v Presbyterian nemoc nici, ale snad se cit lepe a ptejeme ji, aby brzy tla domu. Tez sledna Georgie Tupa se naleza v Baylor nemocnici. Ona ptijela, aby byla hostem na nag °slave, bohuiel, me la nehodu takovou, ze upadla, zlomila si levou nohu na dvou mistech a ph. torn i levou ruku v zapesti.

Sledna Tupa jest sestrou na gich die nek Zvolankove. 8ebestikove a Robertsove. Krou gek pfeje brzke uzdraveni a dobre zdravi i nadale.

V nedeli zesnula pani Marie Nostrojilova, maminka na g dlenky Marie Nemcove, ye velmi vysokerri yaw Krougek vyslovuje soustrast a zesnule lehke odpodinuti.

V sohotu veder byla potadana Polka Festival Press Party, pro idrborove dleny a pracovniky teto osla vy v Knights of Columbus sini v Ennis. Ptitomno bylo hodne novinatfr a fotograffi od ruznjich noyin odevgad a i pan Jack Van Roy, hlasatel povetrnosti zdej gi televlzni stanice byl ptitomen. Mnoho lidi bylo v krojich a hudba pana Chas.

Pataka pekne vyhravala do tance.

Dobra vedete byla podavana dosti velke navgteve. Bylo by jich tam jegte vie, ale v ten den tarn byly dye velke krajanske svatby a mnozi. jich zUdastnili. Byly brany obre.zky pracovn'kri ze vAech etytech sini v Ennis a bylo sdeleno, ge se konaji velke ptipravy na Polka Festival 3. a 4. kvetna. Take jsem byla velice ptekvapena, ze prijeli man gele Rudy gefeikovi, se kterlimi jsme Se

radiove stanici KAND v Corsicana k riakmu yYroei a zahral nam veli ce pekny eesky, kousek. Tea tomu panovi na radiove staid. z e Waco, ze nam zahral hezk3i valeik a gra tuloval. (Thema srdeenY dik. Tea nesmirn podekovat sestf'e ,Aniece Prikrylove za darovanou knihu "Guest Book" do ktere se ptitomni zapisovali; bylo to velice hezke : od ni a tu si schoyame na pamatku.

JeRe dik patti redaktorti Sefeiko vi a jeho pani za srdeenou gratulaci k na:kmu yYrodi a sestra Valeikova obdrtela- dopis s gratulaci od pani F. Kotoucove z Chicaga s pranim vgeho dobra nagemu spolku. Diky.

Mely jsme velkou navRevu a don fame,ze o pfittini vYrodi bride jet" to yet§i netli byla tato.

Anetka Houdkova -SPJST-

ANTONIN PUCHMAJER

(*1769

1820)

SPJST -

TAK VgELICOS Fie Aneika Houdkova

VESTNIK

Ve stredu 16, dubna 1975 hezky pobavili. Pan Sefeik ta fotografoval a pry obrazky uvede ve Vestniku. Radi jsme 8efeikovi uvide li a pfejeme redaktoru hodne zdra vi.

Pani Baena Valeikova me sdetila, ie ji telefonoval nejak,V pan Affynal z Kalifornie, kterST se pry mini usadit v Texasu. Pry ete jiA davno jeji dopisy, ac ji osobne nezna a 2adal ji, aby me vykidila pozdrav, pit rad ete me dopisy ye Vestniku.

Srdeene mu °be dekujeme za 110chvalu.

Pani Baena Novakova, ktera dle la nav§tevou u sveho syna se jd navratila zpet dornit do Oeskoslovenska. Rikala me, ze jeji syn ji pozval °pet na vanodni navAtevii a tak jsem ji pozvala, aby prisla zase navgtivit na'S Krou' ek. Rady ji uvidime.

8P4ST-

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Ueme se i:.esky Let Us Study Czech •ekce desata — Lesson No. 10 eTEN1 — READING Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Student a studentka Pavel je student. Vera je student ka. Pavel a Vera jsou studenti. Pa vel nema per°, ale Vera ma per°.

Dues Karel neni ve Akole. On je doma. Ma rS,mu. Nag uditel dava pozor kd.34 pideme na tabuli. On vona Veru: "Nedelej chybu! spravne!" Zitra je. svatek. Studenti budou. doma. My 7,di mame svatek.

Slovnieek — Vocabulary Pavel — Paul

Vera — Vera Karel — Charles va — your ltd3d — when chyba — error studentka student, (Fern.) studenti — students clues — today zitra — tomorrow neni — isn't svatek — holiday volati — to call davati — to give ryma — cold nag' -- our spraNne — correctly pig! — write! budou — will be (3rd. person pl.) pigeme — we write dava pozor — pay attention Nedelej chybu Don't make an error! * Mluvnice — Grammar 1. The First Conjugation: The verb that belong to the first conjugation generally end in "ati".

In the above vocabulary there are two such verbs, "davati" and "volati". To conjugate them we take off the ending "ati" and add the verbal endings as follows: to give davati Singular 1st person: davarn -- give 2nd person: davag — you give 3rd person: dava —. he, she, or it gives Plural davanie -- we give gavate — you give clavaji — they give 2. The negative verb in Czech is formed by prefixing the particle "ne" before the verb.

Example:"ne " plus the conjugation of "bfli", to be.

• Singular 1st person: nejsem -- I am not 2nd person: nejsi — you are not 3rd person. neni — he, she„ or it is not.

Plural nejsme — we are not nejste -- you are not nejsou — they are not Note that the third person singular is different. It is "neni" instead of the expected form "neje" * Homework 1. Read aloud the reading excercise several times and translate it.

25 2. Copy the vocabulary into your notebook and memorize it.

3. Conjugate the verb "volati", 4. Review all of the previous lessons that have appeared in the Vestnik.

Pohadka Byl jeden kral, ten daval bal, pkig ly m3dky, zapiskaly, pavonekove tancovali.

Pfibeh kocour velikY tu byl konec muziky, myAky se yam ulekly, sup -- do dirky utekly. * Lekee jedenavta — Lesson No. 11 Miti hlad To be hungry Miti Ezell To be thirsty Miti rad nekohoTo like someone Miti rad neco To like something Kolik je hodin?What time is it?

• • t TEM — READING Kolik je hodin? Mam ui hlad. Prod nername co jisti? Protae matka ne ni doma. Karel a Helena tei maji hlad. Karel ma rad mast) a Helena ma rada sYr. Kdyi oni maji tak pi ji mleko. Radi se name &sky.

Babieka roluvi desky. Main rad baMau. Slovnieek — Vocabulary hodina — hour proe — why protae — because mleko — milk syr — cheese babfeka — grandmother i!esky — Czech (adv.) mluviti — to speak uditi se — to study piti — to drink kolik -- How much? How many? nee° — something tak so jisti to eat — SPJSTHRANICE, KDY zmizig? ofie Kraskova Cestujete ra,di? Ja jsem nejAt'ast nefgli na koleeku jen at' to jede. Zapomenu na v§echny povinnosti, na starosti a jsem bliIe k mYm touhoni. Ale jeUe rad§i litam, doslovne litam, toti'Z cestuji letadlem, Lidiely, to je krasa! Prvne se zbavite zavazadel, nekdo se laskave usmeje, zvaZi zavazadla (nesmite mit vice ned 20 kilogramil) a potom ua nejsou vase — dcotancte je na leti§ti no vystupovani.

Ouvej, tu je jedna zavada — kgysi to bylo nobl, odevzclali jste zava

26 zadla v centru mesta a zase jev centru mesta, kam jste jell, st je vyzvedli. Ted' si je musite tahnout do autobusu sami. To se mi nelibilo, ja main totig jen dye ruce a bragny jsem mela tki, pla gt` a kabelku. easy se meni, co se da delat.

To jsem se rozpovidala o zavazad lech a zati4in oblaeky byly nejvet-si pki takove ceste, byly budou. Ne2 se dostanete do soused stvi k oblaekfun, tak se nestadite rozhlednout ve sklenenkch hala.ch.

V jedne u nas maji dokonce zahradku s fontanou. Potom nastane goupani goupnou vas do jedne mistnosti, pak dal, ale porad je vgechno ze skla, tak — rychle, u2 has z amplionu void a krasna letuSka yam kyne. Pkedjadi pa pis to malk autobus, sup, a za chvili Sup z nej a Sup po schodech do letadla. To se vi, 2e se na vas u vchodu zase usmiva letuSka Tak a u2 sedite.

Ja jsem to cestovani zkusila poprve na ceste do DubrovnIku. To se mi libilo. Letadlo bylo letadelko, ale uvnthr to bylo pohodlne. Pak jsem jednou jela obrovskkm tupoljern" nebo tak nejak mu limn -- to jsme byli jako v sale — mista pro 88 cestujicich a je gte 12 v druhe mistnosti, a Satny a kucbyne.

Tenkrat jsem jela takovkm malin katkrn, aspoia se mi tak zdalc, ono nas toti2 byla pekno, hrornadka prava tladenice A v letadle nattesk. Ja si posplAila k oknu. abyclr lope videla na oblaeky. Vedle me se uvelebil jeden Belehrad'an, kterk dostal do \Terra od sveho souseda kuffik pod nohy. Pozdeji se ukazalo, 2e ten nasledujici soused byl Anglican. Ja mu v duchu nadavala, jak zneuktivo. dobrackost Belehrad'ana. Toho nadavani jsem poz deji litovala, to se je g te uka2e prod.

No, konedne! Z to huste jednotvarne nary uvidela jsem obladky.

To se zatim clomeeky zmenily v Skatulky na sirky, potom uz, z toho byl relief jako ye gkole a koneene jsme se vyhoupli nad oblaka. Tak jako bychom jeli po peti, ne, ne, to jsou nekoneone snehove plane a na nich naeechrane hromadky snehu. Tak to snad vypacla na severnim polu.

Jeg te jsem se poradne nenakoeba la, to krasy, ue /ram letuSky padavaly tacky a na nich, rna.ityho2e, clohroty: Sunkove narez y , peeene znaso. vajieko, ruskk salat, skry

VESTNIK dorty, dokoladovk desert, kavu nebo da,L V &skarn letadle dostanete rnisto kavy pivo nebo limonadu dostala take kavu, bez ka.vy je eloyek v ptizerni.

Jegte jsme to pokadne nesnedli a IA h15,sila letugka, ze jsme nad Prahou. Za hodinu ze Zabkehu do Prahy — neni to krasa?

Id z to radosti zadala Smodrchat s pasern, kterk se pkipina pia vzietu a sletu. Ne a ne ho odepnout! A pomyslete si, vgichni na me &lineli a nikdo nic! Az najeclnou ten Anglican, ad' rnel pine ruce, wrisko cil a jednim tahem me odepnul.

Tak vidite, na zaeatku jsem si Irk la, prod se roz.tahuje a ted` byl vlastne ze v gech nejlaskaveiST Vgechno bylo krasne, a2' zase na to goupani. Pkedstavte si, on: nas goupali celou hodinu krok za krokern. Kolem me Jugoslavei brundali, kdo by se jink opovaail, ze potfebujeme hodinu na ;cestu ze Za.lakeba do Prahy a hodinu od avionu k taxikum. To byla to branice. itichni celnici byli laskavf, ale mama slava, ono to trvalo hodinu.

Kdyby nebylo hranic, jak by se to nadherne litalo kolem Zeme.

--SPJSTPOSLEDNI RUDEHO MIME

Roman od Zane Grey Josef Yore) Pokradovani Kdy2 se blaila zima a valka v Europe rortahovala svoje spary sta be dal pa svete a zvlaSte ye Spoje• nkch statech, Blucher nesporne klonil se stale vice na stranu NCmecka. Mariana psala jeho dopisy a pozorovala, 2e se zaperninal zminit o vecech men gi dirleaitosti. Ne: cloy ed' upoutati svou mysl na sve Ukoly v reservaci a tim merle realti je. A tak zapominal na opatrnost, aspon pokud glo o Marianu.

Take nebyl ji,e opatrnk v keel s lidmi. Jednou odpoledne bylo v Blucherove kancelati nekolik vladnich firednika a dveke do kanceldie byly otetvreny. Dogla pogtou zprava o postupu valky, ktera byla celkem Nemecku priznivo, 1VEu2i miuvili spo lu vgeobecne, adkoli dosti drirazne, a2 nahle Wolterson prornluvil: "Bylo by nejlepe, kdyby hada za cisake."

Blucher sebou trhnul jako by ho byl nekdo uderil a byla-li kdy tear eloveka pine soustredene vaSne, byla to jeho tvar. Vybuelry na Wol-

Ve stkedu 16. dubrut 1975 tersona ptimo nemecky a teprve kcly2 vg ichni na dello udivene zardel se a vyhrkl ze sebe anglicky: "A vy byste zastkelil cisake?"

"Nu a vy ne?" protahoval Wolterson.

"Ja jiste ne," odseki Blather.

Tu se Texan ozval zvudne a beze vgeho protahovami fedi: "Ale ja, bych to udelal tinedl" Zdalo se, ze Blucher nahle spat kuje ve Woltersonovi cosi mnohem neptatelgtej gaho, ne2 co se tAtalo ApinavYch clrobnkch zajmil vladni reservace pro Indiany.

Co Blucher odpovedel, odpovedel li vilbec, Mariana nealy gela, ani ho v to chvili nevidela. Ale vSinda si, ze od to chvile nastala v Blucherovi staid maim. Jakasi hrozna sila zmenila surer jeho mysli a jeho dkivej gi 'slabost fipine znalzela. Mariana uva2ovala a vgem tom, jako i o poznamee, kterou slytela od Woltersona: "Jestliie dobre sta re Spojene stay pajdou do valky proti Nemecku, bade Zivot pro nas peklem v tale reservaci!"

Zatim postupem dasu Marianina pozorovani a presveddeni byla stale hojneTS1 a jistejSi. Jak rada by byla vgeeko kekla Nophaieovi schazce!

Morgan byl mistrem v macchiavellisticke he politiky. Mnozi flied nici nevystupovali neptaelsky pro ti misionaki, ad/call mall tolik odvahy, ke se dasto opreli proti zpravain o Indianech podavanYch. Mno he divky byly za nepfttomnosti jed natele vzaty z reservace a poslany do jineho statu, aby tam nafttevovaly skolu. Morgana Oval° eststeji videti na polich a ye stajich gkole pa-Welch i na jinkch odlehlYch mistech, jak rozmlouval horlive s Blucherov3'imi nepi•ateli.

NejvSrznamnefSi ze vgech byla vIgak podivna okolnost, 2e dopisy do Washingtonu a misijni sprave tisane zustaly nejen bez odpovedi, ale dokonce se ani nedostaly do rukou uredniku, jima byly adresovany. Naeelnik vgech Nopaha, velmi inteligentni Indian, psal prostkednietvim tlumoenika dopis do Washingtonu, v nema daval a dokazoval fakta dille2ita, pro vladu a pro reservaci. Konen tento dopis — jehoO, opis Mariana eetla za, dfileMtk dokiad — otazkon: "Je tato reservace reserva,c1 pro Incliany?" Na tenth dopis oa25„clna odpovedi.

sttedu 16. dubna 1975 Mariane dalo mnoho namahy, y2 chtela poznati skuteony hiubo smysi indianskeho nabo2enstvi. wahove se klaneli slunci, mesici, rezdam, vetru, hromu, blesku — emu, co bylo nad jejich pochope, a co ykeko si symbolisovali. :navali neviditelnou moc, ktera Idodenne vysilala slunce, teple a Idene vetry a vSecky pfirmlni U,zy. Vyslechli nazor, je obou a sidli na ureitem miste, tvrdili, ze je-li takovY osobni di a hmotne nebe, musi bYti tacesta, ktera k nmu vede. Vetili, dobki duchove maji fysickY kterai vira yysvetlavala jejich yk posilati za mrtvYm nejlepSi ne, uzdu sedlo, paS ruenici, ozLby. Posilali za flan take rtizne Lstroje — duchy nastrojn — a to ecko, co bylo posilano pro aua musilo bYti zabito, Ly duchove techto veci reohli pro zeti zernfeleho. Nopahove vetili, duch zieho eloveka prechazi ifat zde na zemi — do kojota, adveda, kugara, hada — a to bylo lem on, ze Indiani gidka kdy nenikdy nezabijeli techto tvorin Jakkoli dychtiva byla vAak west Mariany, vyhYbala se nektem vecem, ktere bylo snadno Naproti tornu byly pfihody, ere nechtela. Videti, ale jim2 se mohia vyhnouti. Pri bohoslu2be nostfed t9dne Morgan bil hochy, ktefi nemieeli, kdy se )smival vife jejich lidu. Morgan sto udaval reditelce nektere deti pokynem, ze maji bSrt potrestany. ariana videla nektere priklady esti), slany Herronove. Tato nua deli, aby stale sehnute s ruLma zem se dot,likajicima, nebo (3, staly zniima s rukama, do vSrtak dlouho, jak jen mohly vydr ti. 6asto se stavale, 2e nektera vka omdlela za tohoto trestu. :dnou nekolik indianskSich pfebehlo 'Aces verandu Blucheva dornu. Mariana videla, jak dnatel vybehl yen, chytil jednoz nich, srazil,ho k zemi a koLI do neho, kdy lezel. Tento vstaval pak se zerne jen veli pomalu.

Jednou, na zaeatku pro si nee lyti pies to, ze slunce svitilo, zavdnovaci strouhy byly pokryty lcwou tfiSti, Mariana spechalal pee dvefi do sklepa ke skladu. Dyer vidla dva drohne indianske jak se namahali s pfehiranim iromne hrornady brambor.

Ve

ITCSTNiK sklepe byla 'Aim a brambory byly pokryty jinovatkou. HoSi trpeli zimou tolik, ze nemohli ant miuviti a sotva ucirZeli brambor ye syYch zki•ehlych rukou. Mariana je vzala do strojovny, aby se ohtali. Potorn to oznamila Blucherevi, kterY ji yydinil za jeji starosti.

Eliminaenim postupem Mariana dospela k nekolika dilkaztim prospeanosti nuceneho Skolniho vychovani pro Indiany. Snad devadesat devet ze sta 2akil vratilo se ke starernu 2ivotu, k hoganu a k ovcim.

Ti pak ovSem nesh s sebcu nazor lepkin 2ivote, lepSich rnethoclach, lepS'imu hospodafeni. Utneli anglicky a znali cenu penez a obchodu. A tak, at' jim to bylo nebo ne, byli ponekud lane vyzbrojeni proti pi-ehmattin beloeha. Tyto vYhody byly vSak nepatrne, zylaSte u divek, srovnani s nevyhodami nucene akoLni dochazky. Mariana nabYvala stale silnejS lho pfesvedeeni, 2e cel,V system vladni Ake ly i reservace je SpatriSi. Tyto tYdny - ponierne neeinnosti pro 141arianu, nedostatku zprav od Nophale a zdanlive Blucherovy a Morganovy lhostejnosti k jeji praci jako vla,dniho zarnestnance nijak neuspaly jeji obavy a jeji jistotu ko neeneho propuSteni. Sily byly zamestnany vecmi dttle2itefairni. ,Mariana byla stale zamykenefai a nor vosnejAi, a trapily ji predtachy, kte re sarna nedovedla blee urciti. Citila, 2e co nejdfive se nem, stand • Jednoho rana, kdy2 sleena Herronova, pkibehla s bledou a vzruSenou tvati do mistnosti, kde Mariana pracovala, ulekla se tato yelice. Jeji pud pkedpovidal ji spra y -ne. fteditelka pfibehla do Bluchero• vy kancelake, jeile dyete byly ote-

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vyvolavalo v nein rychle a (lesiva mykenky. Kdyi sleena Herronova chtela °pet vynehnouti, zadr2e1 ji.

"Ztistarite tu — a miete!" Pak so chopil telefonu.

Mariana leknutim zilstala stati na miste kde byla, kdyi sleena Her ronova ptibehla. 8ourave tiche kro ky, podia nichZ poznaia Morgana, polekaly ji jeSte vice. Potom misionar Bylo zfejmo, 2e nevi o Nophaieove pfitomnosti. Ale jeho pohled na Marianu a na sleenu Herronovou ye vedlejk mistnos ti mu ihned oznamil, fie Se nee° deje.

"Co — proe jste tu?" tazal se vstoupiv do kancelate.

"Miele!" pteruSil ho Blucher.

"Morgane, nastava peklo. Je tu ten vas kollejni Indian — a mluvi s Gekin Yashi ....Halo! ...Ano, zde Neje Blucher. Kde je Rhtir? ni tam? Kde je? Najdete ho rychle!"

Blucher polail prudce telefon a ziral na Morgana. Mariana videla jen east misiondfova oblieeje a to byla bled& "Morgane, ten Indian mluvi ted` s Gekin Yashi," promluvil jednatel chraptiv,Vm hlasem. "Zde yak pkiteIkyne Heronova, slykla, 2e mluvili o vas."

"Co je to -- co to znamena?" hrkl Morgan nevefe sYjim "Nevin', ale nechtel bych vezet ve vagich botach ani za milieu," Feld Blucher posmeSne. "Mate '0"stoll?"

"Ne." "Zamknete d yefe!" kfikl Morgan otoeiy se. Pfirazil je hluene. Mariana slykla otoeeni kliee v zamku.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Friday, April 18 — Social night, 8 p.m. Public invited Saturday, April 19 — Private party Friday, April 25 — Social night, 8 p.m. Public invited Friday, May 2 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, May 3 — Public dance; Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

-SPJST-Lodge No. 9, Snook Saturday, April 19 — Work Day, 3:30 p.m.; bring buckets and elbow grease Youth Club "Fun Day" beginning at 5 p.m. for youth members and their parents; covered dish supper at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 — Kucera-Urbanovsky wedding reception-dance Sunday, May 4 --- Monthly lodge meeting SPJST —

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Sunday, April 20 Ground-breaking Ceremonies at 1:30 p.m.

Barbecued dinner served from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Refreshments at noon. Dance starting approximately 2 p.m., with music by the Good Vibrations. Members and friends are invited - SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Monthly meetings held at TP&L Civic Room, 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m.

Youth group meets at '7 p.m., same night.

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 24. Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, April 19 -- Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, April 26 — Social Combinations of Bryan Sunday, April 27 -- Schiller reunion (Dress regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

-SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, April 19 — Wedding dance

Saturday, April 26 — Polka dance Mikula Band Monthly meeting, every 2nd Wednesday, at 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4 — Polka Festival Every Wednesday night — open for members at 5 p.m.

Every Sunday — Open at 1 p.m., members and guests from other lodges are welcome. Family enter tainment at 6 p.m.

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, April 19 — Czech gxStudents Association of Texas second annual conference.Registration 9:30 a.m., lunch at 12.

Afternoon and night festivities will also be held. Public is cordially invited for the day -SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 19—The Versatiles Saturday, April 26 -- The Starlites Saturday, May 3 — Social Combination Saturday, May 10 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five --SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, April 19 — Music Masters Saturday, April 26 — Blue Vest Polka Bays, 9 to 1 a.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 40, Biala Saturday, May 10 — Dulwich Fox Friday, May 16 — Dulwich Fox Friday, May 23 — Triumphs Wednesday, May 28 — Barons (End of School Dance) Saturday, June 28 — Krystal Blue SPJST --

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, April 19 — Dance: Social Combination Tuesday, April 22 — Choral Group practice, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 — Hub City Dutchmen of Yoakum Saturday, May 3 — Pomykal-Pechal wedding dance; Jerry Wayne Haisler and the Melody Five (Dress policy: Ladies, dresses only; men, no blue jeans).

-SPJST-

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, April 19 — Wolf-Wilde wedding Sunday, April 27 — KJT and KJZT Queen's Dance, 4 to 10 p.m. music by Buddy Holobough and the Midnight Cowboys Public cordially invited

Wednesday, April 16, 1975 Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Ball) Saturday, April 19 — Leo Majek Saturday, April 26 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, May 3 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 10 — A. J. and The Debonaires Regular monthly lodge meeting 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:30 N-0.s p7.7 L— Lodge 74, Lovelady ov Saturday, April 18 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, April 19 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, April 26 The Texas Dutchmen (All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; president: 544-7414 or 544-7292).

-SPJSTLodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April — Moods of Music Friday, Friday,April 25 — Dennis Ivey and the Waymen Saturday, May 3 — Country NUNotes Sunday, May ay 4 — Moods of Country Saturday, May 10 — Country Music -SPJST-

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, April 19 — Dance; Ennis Polka Boys Monday, April 21 — Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22 — Game Time; 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29 — Game Time, 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, April 19 — Lee Roy Matocha Friday, April 25 — Country-Western — Gaylen Ackley and The Good Times Saturday, April 26—Blumes (semiformal) Saturday, May 3 — The Hi-Toppers Friday, May 9 — Nick Navarro (semi-formal dance) Saturday, May 10 — Vrazels Saturday, May 17 — Leo Heinrich Orchestra (semi-formal) Saturday, May 24 — Joe Patek Saturday, May 31 — Knights of Dixie (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot pants without skirt;

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Men—no jeans, shirts inside trousers, unless the dance is a special occasion).

Youth Club meeting the first Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m.

Choral Club rehearsals every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Volunteers are wel come.

Socials every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 2 p.m Executive meetings every 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge location: 911 East Shaw, phone 472-9356.

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Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88 has rehearsals every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Interested parties welcome.

Social every Thursday night 8 p.m. Supper served from 5 to 8 p.m.

Breakfast is served at our Friday and Sat. night and special dances.

--SPJST-

Sunday, April 20 — Monthly lodge meeting, adult and youth, 1 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall 501 N. Delaney, La Marque.

Bring covered dish or pastries.

Barbecued chicken will be served; 50 - year - membership pins awarded to honorees

Lodge No 92, Fort Worth

Lodge No. 1'74, Rockdale

Saturday, April 19 — Lodge dance: Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires

Monthly meetings held every 3rd Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Haus Bavaria Meeting . Room.

--SPJST Lodge No. 175, Fort Bend Thursday, April 24 — Adult meet-

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Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, April 26 -- Polka Peppermints Sunday, April 27 — Lodge 130 is hosting the District III meeting —SPJSTLodge No 135, Ennis MIST meeting every second Sunday of month.

Sokol meeting every fourth Sunday of month.

Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m. oPJSTLodge No. 142, Houston Friday, April 25 — EXecutive meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 -- Members' free barbecue dinner, 4 to 7 p.m.; free dance 8:30 to 12:30 music by Country Drifters The new lodge building is now open and available for any weddings, showers or parties. For information & reservations call 8620079 or 861-6822.

--SPJST

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, April 19 — Weinart Grohman Saturday, May 2 — Alvin Linhart and the Sugerlanders Saturday, May 17 — Hub City Dutchmen Saturday, May 31—Sunset Playboys Regular lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Dances are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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ing, 7:30; youth meeting, '1 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center --SPJST-

Lodge No. 176, Northwest Houston Monthly meetings every second Thursday, 7:30 p.m.. Long Point National B --SPJOT---

No. 173, Galveston

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Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, April 19—Country Music Revue Saturday, April 26 — Jerry and The Melody Five —SPJST---

Lodge No.178, Longview-Kilgore Meetings every 3rd Sunday of the month at Elderville Community Hall on Airport Road. Game night every Friday night at Elks Lodge on Hwy. 80 East, beginning at 7 p.m.

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